J0330 HCPCS code: Injection, succinylcholine chloride, up to 20 mg
J0330 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, succinylcholine chloride, up to 20 mg. In 2023 Medicare paid an average of $0.83 per service for J0330 across 1,184 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 50 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 811% from 2022 to 2023 (130 to 1,184 services). In 2023, about 14 clinicians billed Medicare for J0330 for 27 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 | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1997-01-01 |
Who bills J0330 (2023)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 14 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 27 |
| States with claims | 1 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J0330, 2022–2023
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 130 | 16 | $2.07 | $1.59 |
| 2023 | 1,184 | 27 | $1.04 | $0.83 |
States with the most J0330 services (2023)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 57 | $2.88 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 50 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 10 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for J0330
- 1986-01-01: J0330 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 J0330?
J0330 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, succinylcholine chloride, up to 20 mg. Short descriptor: "Succinycholine chloride inj".
How much does Medicare pay for J0330?
In 2023, the average Medicare payment was $0.83 per service (average allowed $1.04).
Does Medicare cover J0330?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J0330 can be billed per day?
50 on outpatient hospital claims; 10 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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- J0349 — Injection, rezafungin, 1 mg
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- J0360 — Injection, hydralazine hcl, up to 20 mg
- J0364 — Injection, apomorphine hydrochloride, 1 mg
- J0365 — Injection, aprotonin, 10,000 kiu
- J0380 — Injection, metaraminol bitartrate, per 10 mg
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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.