HCPCS code J0281 — Inj aminocaproic acid 1 gram.
Status: Active.
Effective Apr 1, 2025.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
J0281
ActiveInj 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.
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New Code 2025-Q2Inj aminocaproic acid 1 gram