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HCPCS Details
| HCPC | J2212 |
| Short Description | Methylnaltrexone injection |
| Long Description | Injection, methylnaltrexone, 0.1 mg |
| Pricing indicator | 51 |
| Coverage code | C |
| ASC payment group code | YY |
| BETOS2 code | O1E |
| Action code | P |
| Type of service | 1 |
| Effective date | 2024-01-01 |
| Date Added | 2013-01-01 |
Drug Details
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Methylnaltrexone is used to treat constipation caused by opioid (narcotic) pain medications in people with chronic (ongoing) pain that is not caused by cancer but may be related to a previous cancer or cancer treatment. Methylnaltrexone is in a class of medications called peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonists. It works by protecting the bowel from the effects of opioid (narcotic) medications.