J0173 – Injection, epinephrine (belcher), not therapeutically equivalent to j0171, 0.1 mg
HCPCS Level II code · J codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
HCPCS codeJ0173
- Long description
- Injection, epinephrine (belcher), not therapeutically equivalent to j0171, 0.1 mg
- Short description
- Inj, epinephrine (belcher)
- Pricing indicator
51Drugs- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
O1EOther drugs- Added
- January 1, 2023
- Last change
- July 1, 2025 – No change
- Termination date
- June 30, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code J0173?
J0173 is a HCPCS Level II code for injection, epinephrine (belcher), not therapeutically equivalent to j0171, 0.1 mg. It was discontinued on June 30, 2025.
Does Medicare cover J0173?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code D: Special coverage instructions apply. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby J codes
- J0164 – Injection, epinephrine in sodium chloride (baxter), 0.1 mg
- J0165 – Injection, epinephrine, not otherwise specified, 0.1 mg
- J0166 – Injection, epinephrine (bpi), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg
- J0167 – Injection, epinephrine (hospira), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg
- J0168 – Injection, epinephrine (international medication systems), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg
- J0169 – Injection, epinephrine (adrenalin), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg
- J0171 – Injection, adrenalin, epinephrine, 0.1 mg
- J0172 – Injection, aducanumab-avwa, 2 mg
- J0174 – Lecanemab-irmb, for intravenous injection, 1 mg
- J0175 – Injection, donanemab-azbt, 2 mg
- J0177 – Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg
- J0178 – Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg
- J0179 – Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg
- J0180 – Injection, agalsidase beta, 1 mg
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.