M0250 – Intravenous infusion, tocilizumab, for hospitalized adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) with covid-19 who are receiving systemic corticosteroids and require supplemental oxygen, non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ecmo) only, includes infusion and post administration monitoring, second dose
HCPCS Level II code · M codes: Medical Services and Quality Measures
- Long description
- Intravenous infusion, tocilizumab, for hospitalized adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) with covid-19 who are receiving systemic corticosteroids and require supplemental oxygen, non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ecmo) only, includes infusion and post administration monitoring, second dose
- Short description
- Adm tocilizu covid-19 2nd
- Pricing indicator
54Vaccinations- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
O1GImmunizations/Vaccinations- Added
- June 24, 2021
- Last change
- June 24, 2021 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code M0250?
M0250 is a HCPCS Level II code for intravenous infusion, tocilizumab, for hospitalized adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) with covid-19 who are receiving systemic corticosteroids and require supplemental oxygen, non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ecmo) only, includes infusion and post administration monitoring, second dose.
Does Medicare cover M0250?
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.
Nearby M codes
- M0241 – Intravenous infusion or subcutaneous injection, casirivimab and imdevimab includes infusion or injection, and post administration monitoring in the home or residence; this includes a beneficiary's home that has been made provider-based to the hospital during the covid-19 public health emergency, subsequent repeat doses
- M0243 – Intravenous infusion or subcutaneous injection, casirivimab and imdevimab includes infusion or injection, and post administration monitoring
- M0244 – Intravenous infusion or subcutaneous injection, casirivimab and imdevimab includes infusion or injection, and post administration monitoring in the home or residence; this includes a beneficiary's home that has been made provider-based to the hospital during the covid-19 public health emergency
- M0245 – Intravenous infusion, bamlanivimab and etesevimab, includes infusion and post administration monitoring
- M0246 – Intravenous infusion, bamlanivimab and etesevimab, includes infusion and post administration monitoring in the home or residence; this includes a beneficiary's home that has been made provider based to the hospital during the covid 19 public health emergency
- M0247 – Intravenous infusion, sotrovimab, includes infusion and post administration monitoring
- M0248 – Intravenous infusion, sotrovimab, includes infusion and post administration monitoring in the home or residence; this includes a beneficiary's home that has been made provider-based to the hospital during the covid-19 public health emergency
- M0249 – Intravenous infusion, tocilizumab, for hospitalized adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) with covid-19 who are receiving systemic corticosteroids and require supplemental oxygen, non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ecmo) only, includes infusion and post administration monitoring, first dose
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- M1000 – Pain screened as moderate to severe
- M1001 – Plan of care to address moderate to severe pain documented on or before the date of the second visit with a clinician
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.