HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J2543Injection, piperacillin sodium/tazobactam sodium, 1 gram/0.125 grams (1.125 grams)
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J2543
J2543 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, piperacillin sodium/tazobactam sodium, 1 gram/0.125 grams (1.125 grams).
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2000, and its current record took effect 01/01/2001.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Piperacillin/tazobactam
- Date added
- 01/01/2000
- Action effective
- 01/01/2001
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about J2543
Is HCPCS J2543 still valid?
- Yes. J2543 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover J2543?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.