J2596 – Injection, vasopressin (long grove), not therapeutically equivalent to j2598, 1 unit
HCPCS Level II code · J codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
HCPCS codeJ2596
- Long description
- Injection, vasopressin (long grove), not therapeutically equivalent to j2598, 1 unit
- Short description
- Vasopressin (long grove) 1 u
- Pricing indicator
51Drugs- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
O1EOther drugs- Added
- January 1, 2026
- Last change
- January 1, 2026 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code J2596?
J2596 is a HCPCS Level II code for injection, vasopressin (long grove), not therapeutically equivalent to j2598, 1 unit.
Does Medicare cover J2596?
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.