J7640 HCPCS code: Formoterol, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through dme, unit dose form, 12 micrograms
J7640 is the HCPCS Level II code for formoterol, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through dme, unit dose form, 12 micrograms. 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 | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | D1G — Drugs administered through DME |
| Added | 2006-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2007-01-01 |
What changed for J7640
- 2006-01-01: J7640 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 J7640?
J7640 is the HCPCS Level II code for formoterol, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through dme, unit dose form, 12 micrograms. Short descriptor: "Formoterol comp unit".
Does Medicare cover J7640?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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- J7610 — Albuterol, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through dme, concentrated form, 1 mg
- J7611 — Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, concentrated form, 1 mg
- J7612 — Levalbuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, concentrated form, 0.5 mg
- J7613 — Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg
- J7614 — Levalbuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 0.5 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.