HCPCS J7638
Dexamethasone, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through dme, unit dose form, per milligram
HCPCS Information
- HCPCS Code: J7638
- The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) is a set of unique alphanumeric codes used to report medical procedures and services to healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid. HCPCS codes are used in conjunction with NDC codes for billing and medical documentation puporses. For instance, HCPCS J7638 identifies the type of service or supply used while any of the 4 NDC codes below could be used to specify the exact drug used.
- Short Description
- Dexamethasone comp unit
- Long Description
- Dexamethasone, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through dme, unit dose form, per milligram
- Pricing Indicator
- Drugs
- Multiple Pricing Indicator
- Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
- Coverage Description
- Special coverage instructions apply
- BETOS Type of Service
- Drugs Administered through DME
- HCPCS Classification
- List of HCPCS codes for: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method, Chemotherapy Drugs (J-codes)
HCPCS Crossover to NDC Codes
The NDC codes below allow precise billing based on the specific manufacturer and medication used:
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38779-0071 | Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate | Powder | Medisca Inc. | ACTIVE | |||
| 38779-0405 | Dexamethasone | Powder | Medisca Inc. | ACTIVE | |||
| 51927-1430 | Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate | Powder | Professional Compounding Centers Of America Dba Pcca | ACTIVE | |||
| 62991-2022 | Dexamethasone Base Micronized | Powder | Letco Medical, Llc | ACTIVE |
