HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Baxdela J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Baxdela is billed under HCPCS J3268 — Injection, delafloxacin, 1 mg. One billing unit is 1 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 1 Baxdela NDC under this code.
Reference
- J3268
- Injection, delafloxacin, 1 mgBilling unit: 1 mg
- Labelers
- Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
Medicare Part B payment limit
CMS ASP filePayment limit per unit$0.478
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. CMS note: Added October 2026. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files
Baxdela units and claim line
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Baxdela 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70842-0102-03 | J3268 | Melinta Therapeutics, LLC | 10 × 1 | 3000 |
Baxdela: common questions
- What is the J-code for Baxdela?
- Baxdela is billed under HCPCS J3268 — Injection, delafloxacin, 1 mg. One billing unit is 1 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 1 Baxdela NDC under this code.
- How many J3268 billing units are in a package of Baxdela?
- CMS lists 3,000 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 J3268 a CPT code?
- No. J3268 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.