HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J0770Injection, colistimethate sodium, up to 150 mg
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J0770
J0770 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, colistimethate sodium, up to 150 mg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1982, and its current record took effect 01/01/1997.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Colistimethate sodium inj
- Date added
- 01/01/1982
- Action effective
- 01/01/1997
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about J0770
Is HCPCS J0770 still valid?
- Yes. J0770 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover J0770?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.