J2313 HCPCS code: Injection, naloxone hydrochloride (zimhi), 0.01 mg
J2313 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, naloxone hydrochloride (zimhi), 0.01 mg. 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 1000 per day on DME suppliers.
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 | 2025-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2025-07-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1000 | Prescribing Information |
| outpatient hospital claims | 1000 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 1000 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J2313
- October 2025: Code appears in this HCPCS release
- 2025-07-01: J2313 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 J2313?
J2313 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, naloxone hydrochloride (zimhi), 0.01 mg. Short descriptor: "Inj, naloxone (zimhi) 0.01mg".
Does Medicare cover J2313?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J2313 can be billed per day?
1000 on DME suppliers; 1000 on outpatient hospital claims; 1000 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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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.