HCPCS code J0165 — Inj epinephrine nos 0.1 mg.
Status: Active.
Effective Jul 1, 2025.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
J0165
ActiveInj epinephrine nos 0.1 mg
Injection, epinephrine, not otherwise specified, 0.1 mg
Category:
Drugs
Section:
J-codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
Effective:
Jul 1, 2025
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
N
— Items / services packaged into APC rates
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of J0165 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 | 0 |
| Outpatient Hospital | 120 |
| Practitioner Services | 20 |
Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits
NDC Crosswalk
National Drug Codes (NDCs) mapped to this HCPCS code.
| NDC | Drug Name |
|---|---|
| 00517-3030-01 | Epinephrine HCl |
| 42023-0168-01 | Epinephrine HCl |
| 42023-0168-89 | Epinephrine HCl |
| 42023-0168-99 | Epinephrine HCl |
| 50090-2058-00 | Epinephrine HCl |
| 50090-5569-00 | Epinephrine HCl |
Change History
Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.
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New Code 2025-Q3Inj epinephrine nos 0.1 mg