HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J1611Injection, glucagon hydrochloride (fresenius kabi), not therapeutically equivalent to j1610, per 1 mg
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J1611
J1611 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, glucagon hydrochloride (fresenius kabi), not therapeutically equivalent to j1610, per 1 mg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2023.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Inj glucagon hcl, fresenius
- Date added
- 01/01/2023
- Action effective
- 01/01/2023
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about J1611
Is HCPCS J1611 still valid?
- Yes. J1611 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover J1611?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.