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HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method

J1957Injection, levetiracetam, 5 mg

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

About J1957

J1957 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, levetiracetam, 5 mg.

It was added to HCPCS effective 10/01/2026.

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

Details

Short description
Injection levetiracetam 5 mg
Date added
10/01/2026
Action effective
10/01/2026
BETOS
O1E

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Common questions about J1957

Is HCPCS J1957 still valid?

Yes. J1957 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.

Does Medicare cover J1957?

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