HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Aminocaproid Acid J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Aminocaproid Acid is billed under HCPCS J0281 — Injection, aminocaproic acid, 1 gram. One billing unit is 1 gm. CMS's crosswalk lists 1 Aminocaproid Acid NDC under this code.
Reference
- J0281
- Injection, aminocaproic acid, 1 gramBilling unit: 1 gm
- Labelers
- American Regent, Inc.
Medicare Part B payment limit
CMS ASP filePayment limit per unit$1.738
Per1 gm
Coinsurance20%
Effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Payment allowance limits subject to the ASP methodology are based on 2Q26 ASP data. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files
Aminocaproid Acid units and claim line
Enter the dose given to get the J0281 units and the NDC line for the CMS-1500 and the 837P.
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Aminocaproid Acid NDCs and billing units
From CMS’s ASP NDC–HCPCS crosswalk, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Billing units per package are CMS’s figures for the code’s unit.
| NDC (11-digit) | HCPCS | Labeler | Package | Billing units per package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00517-9120-25 | J0281 | American Regent, Inc. | 25 × 20 | 125 |
Aminocaproid Acid: common questions
- What is the J-code for Aminocaproid Acid?
- Aminocaproid Acid is billed under HCPCS J0281 — Injection, aminocaproic acid, 1 gram. One billing unit is 1 gm. CMS's crosswalk lists 1 Aminocaproid Acid NDC under this code.
- How many J0281 billing units are in a package of Aminocaproid Acid?
- CMS lists 125 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 1 gm. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J0281 a CPT code?
- No. J0281 is a HCPCS Level II code from CMS for the drug itself. Giving it, for example by injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code.