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HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method

J8600Melphalan; oral, 2 mg

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

About J8600

J8600 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing melphalan; oral, 2 mg.

It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1995, and its current record took effect 01/01/2024.

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

Details

Short description
Melphalan oral 2 mg
Date added
01/01/1995
Action effective
01/01/2024
BETOS
O1D

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Common questions about J8600

Is HCPCS J8600 still valid?

Yes. J8600 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.

Does Medicare cover J8600?

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