HCPCS code J2515 — Pentobarbital sodium inj. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2026. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

J2515

Active

Pentobarbital sodium inj

Injection, pentobarbital sodium, per 50 mg

Category: Drugs
Section: J-codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
Effective: Jan 1, 2026
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: K — Non-pass-through drugs and biologicals
OPPS APC: 1854

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of J2515 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 8
Practitioner Services 1

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits

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 2026-Q1
    Pentobarbital sodium inj