J2170Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method

Injection, mecasermin, 1 mg

Short description: Mecasermin injection

Effective date
January 1, 2007
Termination date

Related codes (J-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code J2170?

J2170 is a HCPCS Level II code for Injection, mecasermin, 1 mg.

What category is HCPCS code J2170 in?

J2170 falls under the Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code J2170 become effective?

J2170 has been effective since January 1, 2007, per CMS's quarterly HCPCS update.

HCPCS Level II data from CMS (public domain). HCPCS Level I (CPT) codes are not included — CPT is copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.