J2787 HCPCS code: Riboflavin 5'-phosphate, ophthalmic solution, up to 3 ml
J2787 is the HCPCS Level II code for riboflavin 5'-phosphate, ophthalmic solution, up to 3 ml. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $1,635.12 per service for J2787 across 146 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 2 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 115% from 2022 to 2024 (68 to 146 services). In 2024, about 49 clinicians billed Medicare for J2787 for 62 beneficiaries.
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 | 2019-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2019-01-01 |
Who bills J2787 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 49 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 62 |
| States with claims | 0 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J2787, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 68 | 31 | $1,692.00 | $1,347.70 |
| 2023 | 74 | 33 | $1,464.75 | $1,168.52 |
| 2024 | 146 | 62 | $2,051.57 | $1,635.12 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 2 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J2787
- 2019-01-01: J2787 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 J2787?
J2787 is the HCPCS Level II code for riboflavin 5'-phosphate, ophthalmic solution, up to 3 ml. Short descriptor: "Riboflavin 5'phos opth<=3ml".
How much does Medicare pay for J2787?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $1,635.12 per service (average allowed $2,051.57).
Does Medicare cover J2787?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of J2787 can be billed per day?
2 on outpatient hospital claims; 2 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.