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HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method

J1953Injection, levetiracetam, 10 mg

Terminated 09/30/2026

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

About J1953

J1953 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, levetiracetam, 10 mg.

It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2009, and its current record took effect 10/01/2026.

It was terminated on 09/30/2026 and can't be billed for later dates of service.

Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.

Details

Short description
Levetiracetam injection
Date added
01/01/2009
Action effective
10/01/2026
Termination date
09/30/2026
BETOS
O1E

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Common questions about J1953

Is HCPCS J1953 still valid?

No. J1953 was terminated on 09/30/2026.

Does Medicare cover J1953?

Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.