DEPO-MEDROL J Code: J1020

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1982

Manufacturer Pfizer

Route of Administration Intralesional, Intramuscular, Intrasynovial, Soft Tissue

Generic Status HCPCS Discontinued

Dosage Type Multi-Dose

Dosage Form Injection, Suspension

About DEPO-MEDROL

Depo-medrol is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1020 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Immunology medication is administered via the intralesional, intramuscular, intrasynovial, or soft tissue routes and manufactured by Pfizer.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to J1020. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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DEPO-MEDROL CPT Administration Codes

CPT Code	Description
20610	Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
96372	Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intramuscular

Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Depo-medrol (J1020) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1020. Wastage billing guide →

DEPO-MEDROL Clinical Information

Indications and drug classification.

Treated Diseases & Conditions

This list of indications is not exhaustive and may be subject to errors. The information on BuyandBill.com is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical advice.

Acute Severe Dermatitis due to Poison Ivy Adrenogenital Syndrome Asthma Bursitis Chronic Contact Dermatitis Dermatologic Conditions (intralesional) Dermatologic Lesions (systemic) Ganglion, Tendinitis, Epicondylitis Multiple Indications (IM systemic — general) Multiple Indications (IM systemic — oral substitute weekly) Multiple Indications (IM systemic — oral substitute) Multiple Indications (IM systemic — pediatric) Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Seborrheic Dermatitis

Drug Class

Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists [MoA]Corticosteroid [EPC]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Depo-Medrol billing and coding guide?

Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for DEPO-MEDROL.

Are there any available Depo-Medrol patient assistance programs?

Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of patient assistance information for DEPO-MEDROL.

Where can I find Depo-Medrol prescribing information?

DEPO-MEDROL prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →

Where can I find Depo-Medrol side effect information?

Information regarding DEPO-MEDROL's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →

Does billing DEPO-MEDROL require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include DEPO-MEDROL (J1020) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1020. For more information, visit the link below.

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