HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J1738Injection, meloxicam, 1 mg
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J1738
J1738 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, meloxicam, 1 mg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 10/01/2020, and its current record took effect 01/01/2024.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Inj. meloxicam 1 mg
- Date added
- 10/01/2020
- Action effective
- 01/01/2024
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about J1738
Is HCPCS J1738 still valid?
- Yes. J1738 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover J1738?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.