J2001 HCPCS code: Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg
J2001 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg. CMS terminated J2001 on 2024-09-30; do not bill it for later dates of service. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $0.02 per service for J2001 across 190,442 services. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. Medicare volume fell 31% from 2022 to 2024 (274,737 to 190,442 services). In 2024, about 3,193 clinicians billed Medicare for J2001 for 24,301 beneficiaries; California, Florida, Texas accounted for 42% of services.
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 | 2004-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2024-10-01 |
| Terminated | 2024-09-30 |
Who bills J2001 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 3,193 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 24,301 |
| States with claims | 47 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Florida, Texas) | 42% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J2001, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 274,737 | 36,038 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| 2023 | 267,486 | 36,255 | $0.03 | $0.02 |
| 2024 | 190,442 | 24,301 | $0.03 | $0.02 |
States with the most J2001 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 48,605 | $0.02 |
| Florida | 16,851 | $0.02 |
| Texas | 14,495 | $0.02 |
| New York | 12,626 | $0.02 |
| Arizona | 11,904 | $0.02 |
What changed for J2001
- 2004-01-01: J2001 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 J2001?
J2001 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg. Short descriptor: "Lidocaine injection".
How much does Medicare pay for J2001?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $0.02 per service (average allowed $0.03).
Does Medicare cover J2001?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Related J20 codes
- J2002 — Injection, lidocaine hcl in 5% dextrose, 1 mg
- J2003 — Injection, lidocaine hydrochloride, 1 mg
- J2004 — Injection, lidocaine hcl with epinephrine, 1 mg
- J2010 — Injection, lincomycin hcl, up to 300 mg
- J2020 — Injection, linezolid, 200 mg
- J2021 — Injection, linezolid (hospira), not therapeutically equivalent to j2020, 200 mg
- J2060 — Injection, lorazepam, 2 mg
- J2062 — Loxapine for inhalation, 1 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.