HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J8498Antiemetic drug, rectal/suppository, not otherwise specified
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J8498
J8498 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing antiemetic drug, rectal/suppository, not otherwise specified.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2006.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Antiemetic rectal/supp nos
- Date added
- 01/01/2006
- Action effective
- 01/01/2006
- BETOS
- O1D
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Common questions about J8498
Is HCPCS J8498 still valid?
- Yes. J8498 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover J8498?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.