J1742 HCPCS code: Injection, ibutilide fumarate, 1 mg
J1742 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, ibutilide fumarate, 1 mg. 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 4 per day on outpatient hospital claims.
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 | 1998-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1998-01-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 4 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 2 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J1742
- 1998-01-01: J1742 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 J1742?
J1742 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, ibutilide fumarate, 1 mg. Short descriptor: "Ibutilide fumarate injection".
Does Medicare cover J1742?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J1742 can be billed per day?
4 on outpatient hospital claims; 2 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; 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.