HCPCS code J0169 — Inj epinephrine (adrenalin). Status: Active. Effective Jul 1, 2025. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

J0169

Active

Inj epinephrine (adrenalin)

Injection, epinephrine (adrenalin), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 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 J0169 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
00404-9810-01 Adrenalin
42023-0159-25 Adrenalin
51662-1290-01 Epinephrine HCl
51662-1290-03 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.

  • New Code 2025-Q3
    Inj epinephrine (adrenalin)