J0462 HCPCS code: Injection, atropine sulfate, not therapeutically equivalent to j0461, 0.01 mg
J0462 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, atropine sulfate, not therapeutically equivalent to j0461, 0.01 mg. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
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 | 2025-10-01 |
| Last action effective | 2026-04-01 |
What changed for J0462
- October 2025: Code appears in this HCPCS release
- 2025-10-01: J0462 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 J0462?
J0462 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, atropine sulfate, not therapeutically equivalent to j0461, 0.01 mg. Short descriptor: "Atropine sulf, nte, 0.01 mg".
Does Medicare cover J0462?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Related J04 codes
- J0400 — Injection, aripiprazole, intramuscular, 0.25 mg
- J0401 — Injection, aripiprazole (abilify maintena), 1 mg
- J0402 — Injection, aripiprazole (abilify asimtufii), 1 mg
- J0456 — Injection, azithromycin, 500 mg
- J0457 — Injection, aztreonam, 100 mg
- J0458 — Injection, aztreonam/avibactam, 7.5 mg/2.5 mg (10 mg)
- J0461 — Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg
- J0463 — Injection, atropine sulfate (fresenius and therapeutically equivalent), 0.01 mg
- J0470 — Injection, dimercaprol, per 100 mg
- J0475 — Injection, baclofen, 10 mg
- J0476 — Injection, baclofen, 50 mcg for intrathecal trial
- J0480 — Injection, basiliximab, 20 mg
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; 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.