J0597 HCPCS code: Injection, c-1 esterase inhibitor (human), berinert, 10 units
J0597 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, c-1 esterase inhibitor (human), berinert, 10 units. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 250 per day on outpatient hospital claims.
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 | 2011-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2011-01-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 250 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 250 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J0597
- 2011-01-01: J0597 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 J0597?
J0597 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, c-1 esterase inhibitor (human), berinert, 10 units. Short descriptor: "C-1 esterase, berinert".
Does Medicare cover J0597?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of J0597 can be billed per day?
250 on outpatient hospital claims; 250 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.