J2002 HCPCS code: Injection, lidocaine hcl in 5% dextrose, 1 mg
J2002 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, lidocaine hcl in 5% dextrose, 1 mg. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $0.00 per service for J2002 across 32,817 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 4000 per day on outpatient hospital claims. In 2024, about 98 clinicians billed Medicare for J2002 for 453 beneficiaries; Texas, Florida, Massachusetts accounted for 96% 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 | 2024-10-01 |
| Last action effective | 2025-01-01 |
Who bills J2002 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 98 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 453 |
| States with claims | 8 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Texas, Florida, Massachusetts) | 96% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J2002, 2024–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,817 | 453 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
States with the most J2002 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25,054 | $0.00 |
| Florida | 3,574 | $0.00 |
| Massachusetts | 1,464 | $0.00 |
| Missouri | 832 | $0.01 |
| Maryland | 262 | $0.00 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 4000 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 2000 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for J2002
- 2024-10-01: J2002 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 J2002?
J2002 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, lidocaine hcl in 5% dextrose, 1 mg. Short descriptor: "Inj, lidocaine in d5w, 1 mg".
How much does Medicare pay for J2002?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $0.00 per service (average allowed $0.00).
Does Medicare cover J2002?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J2002 can be billed per day?
4000 on outpatient hospital claims; 2000 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related J20 codes
- J2001 — Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 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
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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.