J7609 HCPCS code: Albuterol, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg
J7609 is the HCPCS Level II code for albuterol, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | J codes — Drugs administered other than oral method |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | D1G — Drugs administered through DME |
| Added | 2007-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2007-01-01 |
What changed for J7609
- 2007-01-01: J7609 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 J7609?
J7609 is the HCPCS Level II code for albuterol, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg. Short descriptor: "Albuterol comp unit".
Does Medicare cover J7609?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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- J7611 — Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, concentrated form, 1 mg
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- J7613 — Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg
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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.