HCPCS code J2601 — Inj, vasopressin (baxter). Status: Active. Effective Oct 1, 2024. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

J2601

Active

Inj, vasopressin (baxter)

Injection, vasopressin (baxter), 1 unit

Category: Drugs
Section: J-codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
Effective: Oct 1, 2024
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: G — Pass-through drugs and biologicals
OPPS APC: 0778

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of J2601 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 160
Outpatient Hospital 160
Practitioner Services 160

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits

NDC Crosswalk

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

NDC Drug Name
00338-9640-12 Vasopressin
00338-9647-12 Vasopressin

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 2024-Q4
    Inj, vasopressin (baxter)