J0911 HCPCS code: Instillation, taurolidine 1.35 mg and heparin sodium 100 units (central venous catheter lock for adult patients receiving chronic hemodialysis)
J0911 is the HCPCS Level II code for instillation, taurolidine 1.35 mg and heparin sodium 100 units (central venous catheter lock for adult patients receiving chronic hemodialysis). Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 60 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 | P9A |
| Added | 2024-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2024-07-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 60 | Prescribing Information |
| outpatient hospital claims | 60 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 60 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J0911
- 2024-07-01: J0911 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 J0911?
J0911 is the HCPCS Level II code for instillation, taurolidine 1.35 mg and heparin sodium 100 units (central venous catheter lock for adult patients receiving chronic hemodialysis). Short descriptor: "Inst tauro 1.35mg/hep 100u".
Does Medicare cover J0911?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of J0911 can be billed per day?
60 on DME suppliers; 60 on outpatient hospital claims; 60 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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- J0945 — Injection, brompheniramine maleate, 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.