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J8540 - Oral dexamethasone

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Field Value
HCPCS Code: J8540
Long Description: Dexamethasone, oral, 0.25 mg
Short Description: Oral dexamethasone
Pricing Indicator 1: 51 (Drugs)
Multiple Pricing Code: A (Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology)
Statute Number: 1861(s)2T
Coverage Code: D (Special coverage instructions apply)
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Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS) Code: O1E (Other drugs)
Type of Service Code 1: 1 (Medical care)
Anesthesia Base Unit Quality: 0
Code Added: 01-01-2006
Action Effective Date: 01-01-2006
Action Code: N (No maintenance for this code)