HCPCS code J0138 — Inj acetaminoph 10mg/ibu 3mg. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2025. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

J0138

Active

Inj acetaminoph 10mg/ibu 3mg

Injection, acetaminophen 10 mg and ibuprofen 3 mg

Category: Drugs
Section: J-codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
Effective: Jan 1, 2025
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: G — Pass-through drugs and biologicals
OPPS APC: 2075

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of J0138 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
DME Supplier 400
Outpatient Hospital 400
Practitioner Services 400

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits

NDC Crosswalk

National Drug Codes (NDCs) mapped to this HCPCS code.

NDC Drug Name
00143-9150-10 Combogesic

Change History

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

  • Revised 2025-Q1
    Injection, acetaminoph 10 mg
    Inj acetaminoph 10mg/ibu 3mg
  • New Code 2025-Q1
    Inj acetaminoph 10mg/ibu 3mg