HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Cortrophin Gel J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Cortrophin Gel is billed under HCPCS J0802 — Injection, corticotropin (ani), up to 40 units. One billing unit is up to 40 units. CMS's crosswalk lists 1 Cortrophin Gel NDC under this code.
Reference
- J0802
- Injection, corticotropin (ani), up to 40 unitsBilling unit: up to 40 units
- Labelers
- ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Medicare Part B payment limit
CMS ASP fileEffective 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
Cortrophin Gel units and claim line
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Cortrophin Gel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62559-0860-15 | J0802 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 5 | 10 |
Cortrophin Gel: common questions
- What is the J-code for Cortrophin Gel?
- Cortrophin Gel is billed under HCPCS J0802 — Injection, corticotropin (ani), up to 40 units. One billing unit is up to 40 units. CMS's crosswalk lists 1 Cortrophin Gel NDC under this code.
- How many J0802 billing units are in a package of Cortrophin Gel?
- CMS lists 10 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is up to 40 units. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J0802 a CPT code?
- No. J0802 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.