HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J2253Injection, midazolam (seizalam), 1 mg
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J2253
J2253 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, midazolam (seizalam), 1 mg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 10/01/2024.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Inj midazolam (seizalam)
- Date added
- 10/01/2024
- Action effective
- 10/01/2024
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about J2253
Is HCPCS J2253 still valid?
- Yes. J2253 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover J2253?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.