J2183 – Injection, meropenem (wg critical care), not therapeutically equivalent to j2185, 100 mg
HCPCS Level II code · J codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
HCPCS codeJ2183
- Long description
- Injection, meropenem (wg critical care), not therapeutically equivalent to j2185, 100 mg
- Short description
- Inj meropenem (wg crit care)
- Pricing indicator
51Drugs- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
O1EOther drugs- ASC
- Approved for ambulatory surgical centers
- Added
- July 1, 2024
- Last change
- January 1, 2025 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code J2183?
J2183 is a HCPCS Level II code for injection, meropenem (wg critical care), not therapeutically equivalent to j2185, 100 mg.
Does Medicare cover J2183?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.