HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J2251Injection, midazolam in 0.9% sodium chloride, intravenous, not therapeutically equivalent to j2250, 1 mg
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J2251
J2251 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, midazolam in 0.9% sodium chloride, intravenous, not therapeutically equivalent to j2250, 1 mg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2023, and its current record took effect 10/01/2024.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Inj midazolam in 0.9% nacl
- Date added
- 01/01/2023
- Action effective
- 10/01/2024
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about J2251
Is HCPCS J2251 still valid?
- Yes. J2251 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover J2251?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.