J0281 HCPCS code: Injection, aminocaproic acid, 1 gram
J0281 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, aminocaproic acid, 1 gram. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 30 per day on DME suppliers.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | J codes — Drugs administered other than oral method |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 2025-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2025-04-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 30 | Prescribing Information |
| outpatient hospital claims | 30 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 30 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J0281
- April 2025: Code appears in this HCPCS release
- 2025-04-01: J0281 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code J0281?
J0281 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, aminocaproic acid, 1 gram. Short descriptor: "Inj aminocaproic acid 1 gram".
Does Medicare cover J0281?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of J0281 can be billed per day?
30 on DME suppliers; 30 on outpatient hospital claims; 30 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.