HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J2185Injection, meropenem, 100 mg
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J2185
J2185 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, meropenem, 100 mg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2004.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Meropenem
- Date added
- 01/01/2004
- Action effective
- 01/01/2004
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about J2185
Is HCPCS J2185 still valid?
- Yes. J2185 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover J2185?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.