HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J8501Aprepitant, oral, 5 mg
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J8501
J8501 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing aprepitant, oral, 5 mg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2005, and its current record took effect 01/01/2019.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Oral aprepitant
- Date added
- 01/01/2005
- Action effective
- 01/01/2019
- BETOS
- O1E
Related J85xx codes
- J8502Injection, aprepitant (aponvie), 1 mg
- J8510Busulfan; oral, 2 mg
- J8515Cabergoline, oral, 0.25 mg
- J8522Capecitabine, oral, 50 mg
- J8530Cyclophosphamide; oral, 25 mg
- J8540Dexamethasone, oral, 0.25 mg
- J8541Dexamethasone (hemady), oral, 0.25 mg
- J8560Etoposide; oral, 50 mg
- J8565Gefitinib, oral, 250 mg
- J8597Antiemetic drug, oral, not otherwise specified
Common questions about J8501
Is HCPCS J8501 still valid?
- Yes. J8501 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover J8501?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.