J2175 HCPCS code: Injection, meperidine hydrochloride, per 100 mg
J2175 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, meperidine hydrochloride, per 100 mg. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $4.60 per service for J2175 across 5,866 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 6 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume fell 37% from 2022 to 2024 (9,262 to 5,866 services). In 2024, about 1,235 clinicians billed Medicare for J2175 for 3,276 beneficiaries; Illinois, California, Alabama accounted for 44% 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 | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1997-01-01 |
Who bills J2175 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 1,235 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 3,276 |
| States with claims | 33 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Illinois, California, Alabama) | 44% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J2175, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9,262 | 4,800 | $5.95 | $4.56 |
| 2023 | 7,708 | 4,251 | $7.18 | $5.48 |
| 2024 | 5,866 | 3,276 | $6.07 | $4.60 |
States with the most J2175 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1,247 | $3.72 |
| California | 852 | $4.78 |
| Alabama | 416 | $4.55 |
| Arkansas | 325 | $4.97 |
| Florida | 314 | $5.12 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 6 | Clinical: CMS Workgroup |
| practitioner claims | 4 | Clinical: CMS Workgroup |
What changed for J2175
- 1986-01-01: J2175 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 J2175?
J2175 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, meperidine hydrochloride, per 100 mg. Short descriptor: "Meperidine hydrochl /100 mg".
How much does Medicare pay for J2175?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $4.60 per service (average allowed $6.07).
Does Medicare cover J2175?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J2175 can be billed per day?
6 on outpatient hospital claims; 4 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related J21 codes
- J2150 — Injection, mannitol, 25% in 50 ml
- J2151 — Injection, mannitol, 250 mg
- J2170 — Injection, mecasermin, 1 mg
- J2180 — Injection, meperidine and promethazine hcl, up to 50 mg
- J2182 — Injection, mepolizumab, 1 mg
- J2183 — Injection, meropenem (wg critical care), not therapeutically equivalent to j2185, 100 mg
- J2184 — Injection, meropenem (b. braun), not therapeutically equivalent to j2185, 100 mg
- J2185 — Injection, meropenem, 100 mg
- J2186 — Injection, meropenem and vaborbactam, 10mg/10mg (20mg)
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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.