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HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method

J3490Unclassified drugs

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

About J3490

J3490 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing unclassified drugs.

It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1986, and its current record took effect 01/01/1997.

Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.

Details

Short description
Drugs unclassified injection
Date added
01/01/1986
Action effective
01/01/1997
BETOS
O1E

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Common questions about J3490

Is HCPCS J3490 still valid?

Yes. J3490 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.

Does Medicare cover J3490?

Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.