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.