J2601 HCPCS code: Injection, vasopressin (baxter), 1 unit
J2601 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, vasopressin (baxter), 1 unit. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 160 per day on DME suppliers.
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 | 2024-10-01 |
| Last action effective | 2024-10-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 160 | CMS Policy |
| outpatient hospital claims | 160 | CMS Policy |
| practitioner claims | 160 | CMS Policy |
What changed for J2601
- 2024-10-01: J2601 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 J2601?
J2601 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, vasopressin (baxter), 1 unit. Short descriptor: "Inj, vasopressin (baxter)".
Does Medicare cover J2601?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of J2601 can be billed per day?
160 on DME suppliers; 160 on outpatient hospital claims; 160 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; 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.