J2270 HCPCS code: Injection, morphine sulfate, up to 10 mg
J2270 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, morphine sulfate, up to 10 mg. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $3.25 per service for J2270 across 8,490 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 320 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 18% from 2022 to 2024 (10,309 to 8,490 services). In 2024, about 1,419 clinicians billed Medicare for J2270 for 2,642 beneficiaries; Texas, Florida, California accounted for 60% 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 | 1982-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1997-01-01 |
Who bills J2270 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 1,419 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 2,642 |
| States with claims | 34 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Texas, Florida, California) | 60% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J2270, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10,309 | 3,540 | $3.42 | $2.69 |
| 2023 | 8,940 | 3,227 | $3.39 | $2.67 |
| 2024 | 8,490 | 2,642 | $4.16 | $3.25 |
States with the most J2270 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,757 | $3.28 |
| Florida | 1,223 | $3.35 |
| California | 1,083 | $3.35 |
| Illinois | 281 | $2.92 |
| New York | 277 | $3.19 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 320 | Clinical: Data |
| outpatient hospital claims | 15 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 9 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for J2270
- 1982-01-01: J2270 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 J2270?
J2270 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, morphine sulfate, up to 10 mg. Short descriptor: "Morphine sulfate injection".
How much does Medicare pay for J2270?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $3.25 per service (average allowed $4.16).
Does Medicare cover J2270?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J2270 can be billed per day?
320 on DME suppliers; 15 on outpatient hospital claims; 9 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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- J2212 — Injection, methylnaltrexone, 0.1 mg
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- J2247 — Injection, micafungin sodium (par pharm) not thereapeutically equivalent to j2248, 1 mg
- J2248 — Injection, micafungin sodium, 1 mg
- J2249 — Injection, remimazolam, 1 mg
- J2250 — Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg
- J2251 — Injection, midazolam in 0.9% sodium chloride, intravenous, not therapeutically equivalent to j2250, 1 mg
- J2252 — Injection, midazolam in 0.8% sodium chloride, intravenous, not therapeutically equivalent to j2250, 1 mg
- J2253 — Injection, midazolam (seizalam), 1 mg
- J2260 — Injection, milrinone lactate, 5 mg
- J2265 — Injection, minocycline hydrochloride, 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.