ASC Ancillary · CPT/HCPCS
HCPCS J2185
Meropenem
HCPCS J2185 at a glance
- Code
- J2185
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Meropenem
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is HCPCS code J2185?
HCPCS J2185 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Meropenem". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS J2185 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS J2185 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is HCPCS J2185 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.