HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Aristada J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Aristada is billed under HCPCS J1944 — Injection, aripiprazole lauroxil, (aristada), 1 mg. One billing unit is 1 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 4 Aristada NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J1944
- Injection, aripiprazole lauroxil, (aristada), 1 mgBilling unit: 1 mg
- Labelers
- Alkermes, Inc.
Medicare Part B payment limit
CMS ASP filePayment limit per unit$3.55
Per1 mg
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
Aristada units and claim line
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Aristada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65757-0401-03 | J1944 | Alkermes, Inc. | 1.6 | 441 |
| 65757-0402-03 | J1944 | Alkermes, Inc. | 2.4 | 662 |
| 65757-0403-03 | J1944 | Alkermes, Inc. | 3.2 | 882 |
| 65757-0404-03 | J1944 | Alkermes, Inc. | 3.9 | 1064 |
Aristada: common questions
- What is the J-code for Aristada?
- Aristada is billed under HCPCS J1944 — Injection, aripiprazole lauroxil, (aristada), 1 mg. One billing unit is 1 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 4 Aristada NDCs under this code.
- How many J1944 billing units are in a package of Aristada?
- CMS lists 441 to 1,064 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 1 mg. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J1944 a CPT code?
- No. J1944 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.