HCPCS code J1738 — Inj. meloxicam 1 mg. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2024. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

J1738

Active

Inj. meloxicam 1 mg

Injection, meloxicam, 1 mg

Category: Drugs
Section: J-codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
Effective: Jan 1, 2024
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: N — Items / services packaged into APC rates

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of J1738 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.

Service Type Max Units / Day
Outpatient Hospital 30
Practitioner Services 30

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits

Change History

Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.

  • New Code 2024-Q1
    Inj. meloxicam 1 mg