J8540 Dexamethasone, oral, 0.25 mg

Short descriptor: Oral dexamethasone

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J8540 is the HCPCS Level II code for Dexamethasone, oral, 0.25 mg (2026). It belongs to Section J — Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method. Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Special coverage instructions apply. Part B pricing methodology: Drugs.

Classification & CMS Attributes

Medicare Coverage
Special coverage instructions apply (code D)
Part B Pricing
Drugs (indicator 51)
Type of Service
Medical care
Effective Date
2006-01-01
2026 Maintenance
No change this year

Drug Details

Drug / Substance
Dexamethasone
Dose / Unit
0.25 mg
Route
oral

See the full HCPCS Table of Drugs (J-codes).

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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2026-01-01

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