HCPCS code J0281 — Inj aminocaproic acid 1 gram. Status: Active. Effective Apr 1, 2025. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

J0281

Active

Inj aminocaproic acid 1 gram

Injection, aminocaproic acid, 1 gram

Category: Drugs
Section: J-codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
Effective: Apr 1, 2025
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: N — Items / services packaged into APC rates

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of J0281 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 30
Outpatient Hospital 30
Practitioner Services 30

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits

NDC Crosswalk

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

NDC Drug Name
00404-9812-20 Aminocaproic Acid
00409-4346-73 Aminocaproic Acid
00517-9120-25 Aminocaproid Acid
00517-9191-25 Aminocaproic Acid
72572-0015-25 Aminocaproic Acid

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-Q2
    Inj aminocaproic acid 1 gram