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HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method

J0216Injection, alfentanil hydrochloride, 500 micrograms

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

About J0216

J0216 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, alfentanil hydrochloride, 500 micrograms.

It was added to HCPCS effective 07/01/2023.

Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.

Details

Short description
Inj, alfentanil hcl, 500mcg
Date added
07/01/2023
Action effective
07/01/2023
BETOS
O1E

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Common questions about J0216

Is HCPCS J0216 still valid?

Yes. J0216 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.

Does Medicare cover J0216?

Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.