J0210 HCPCS code: Injection, methyldopate hcl, up to 250 mg
J0210 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, methyldopate hcl, up to 250 mg. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 16 per day on outpatient hospital claims.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | J codes — Drugs administered other than oral method |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 1984-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2014-01-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 16 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 4 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J0210
- 1984-01-01: J0210 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code J0210?
J0210 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, methyldopate hcl, up to 250 mg. Short descriptor: "Methyldopate hcl injection".
Does Medicare cover J0210?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J0210 can be billed per day?
16 on outpatient hospital claims; 4 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.