J0282 HCPCS code: Injection, amiodarone hydrochloride, 30 mg
J0282 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, amiodarone hydrochloride, 30 mg. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $0.42 per service for J0282 across 95 services. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 35 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume rose 48% from 2022 to 2024 (64 to 95 services). In 2024, about 16 clinicians billed Medicare for J0282 for 20 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | J codes — Drugs administered other than oral method |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 2001-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2001-01-01 |
Who bills J0282 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 16 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 20 |
| States with claims | 0 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J0282, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 64 | 13 | $0.42 | $0.34 |
| 2023 | 52 | 13 | $0.44 | $0.35 |
| 2024 | 95 | 20 | $0.53 | $0.42 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 35 | Prescribing Information |
| outpatient hospital claims | 70 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 35 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J0282
- 2001-01-01: J0282 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 J0282?
J0282 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, amiodarone hydrochloride, 30 mg. Short descriptor: "Amiodarone hcl".
How much does Medicare pay for J0282?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $0.42 per service (average allowed $0.53).
Does Medicare cover J0282?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J0282 can be billed per day?
35 on DME suppliers; 70 on outpatient hospital claims; 35 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.