J8999Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method

Prescription drug, oral, chemotherapeutic, nos

Short description: Oral prescription drug chemo

Effective date
January 1, 1997
Termination date

Related codes (J-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code J8999?

J8999 is a HCPCS Level II code for Prescription drug, oral, chemotherapeutic, nos.

What category is HCPCS code J8999 in?

J8999 falls under the Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code J8999 become effective?

J8999 has been effective since January 1, 1997, 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.