J2184 HCPCS code: Injection, meropenem (b. braun), not therapeutically equivalent to j2185, 100 mg
J2184 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, meropenem (b. braun), not therapeutically equivalent to j2185, 100 mg. 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 outpatient hospital claims.
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 | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 2023-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2024-07-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 60 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 60 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J2184
- 2023-01-01: J2184 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 J2184?
J2184 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, meropenem (b. braun), not therapeutically equivalent to j2185, 100 mg. Short descriptor: "Inj, meropenem (b. braun)".
Does Medicare cover J2184?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of J2184 can be billed per day?
60 on outpatient hospital claims; 60 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
- J2175 — Injection, meperidine hydrochloride, per 100 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
- 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.