HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J1890Injection, cephalothin sodium, up to 1 gram
Terminated 03/31/2025
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J1890
J1890 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, cephalothin sodium, up to 1 gram.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1982, and its current record took effect 04/01/2025.
It was terminated on 03/31/2025 and can't be billed for later dates of service.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Cephalothin sodium injection
- Date added
- 01/01/1982
- Action effective
- 04/01/2025
- Termination date
- 03/31/2025
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about J1890
Is HCPCS J1890 still valid?
- No. J1890 was terminated on 03/31/2025.
Does Medicare cover J1890?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.