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HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method

J1945Injection, lepirudin, 50 mg

Terminated 12/31/2025

Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About J1945

J1945 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, lepirudin, 50 mg.

It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2006, and its current record took effect 01/01/2026.

It was terminated on 12/31/2025 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
Lepirudin
Date added
01/01/2006
Action effective
01/01/2026
Termination date
12/31/2025
BETOS
O1E

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Common questions about J1945

Is HCPCS J1945 still valid?

No. J1945 was terminated on 12/31/2025.

Does Medicare cover J1945?

Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.