J2400 HCPCS code: Injection, chloroprocaine hydrochloride, per 30 ml
J2400 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, chloroprocaine hydrochloride, per 30 ml. CMS terminated J2400 on 2022-12-31; do not bill it for later dates of service. In 2022 Medicare paid an average of $20.86 per service for J2400 across 2,641 services. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. In 2022, about 14 clinicians billed Medicare for J2400 for 245 beneficiaries.
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 | 2023-01-01 |
| Terminated | 2022-12-31 |
Who bills J2400 (2022)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 14 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 245 |
| States with claims | 4 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J2400, 2022–2022
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,641 | 245 | $26.34 | $20.86 |
States with the most J2400 services (2022)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 2,159 | $20.84 |
| Georgia | 230 | $24.07 |
| Alabama | 146 | $24.08 |
| California | 94 | $9.66 |
What changed for J2400
- 1986-01-01: J2400 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 J2400?
J2400 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, chloroprocaine hydrochloride, per 30 ml. Short descriptor: "Chloroprocaine hcl injection".
How much does Medicare pay for J2400?
In 2022, the average Medicare payment was $20.86 per service (average allowed $26.34).
Does Medicare cover J2400?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Related J24 codes
- J2401 — Injection, chloroprocaine hydrochloride, per 1 mg
- J2402 — Injection, chloroprocaine hydrochloride (clorotekal), per 1 mg
- J2403 — Chloroprocaine hcl ophthalmic, 3% gel, 1 mg
- J2404 — Injection, nicardipine, 0.1 mg
- J2405 — Injection, ondansetron hydrochloride, per 1 mg
- J2406 — Injection, oritavancin (kimyrsa), 10 mg
- J2407 — Injection, oritavancin (orbactiv), 10 mg
- J2410 — Injection, oxymorphone hcl, up to 1 mg
- J2425 — Injection, palifermin, 50 micrograms
- J2426 — Injection, paliperidone palmitate extended release (invega sustenna), 1 mg
- J2427 — Injection, paliperidone palmitate extended release (invega hafyera, or invega trinza), 1 mg
- J2428 — Injection, paliperidone palmitate extended release (erzofri), 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.