HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Ddavp J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Ddavp is billed under HCPCS J2597 — Injection, desmopressin acetate, per 1 mcg. One billing unit is 1 mcg. CMS's crosswalk lists 2 Ddavp NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J2597
- Injection, desmopressin acetate, per 1 mcgBilling unit: 1 mcg
- Labelers
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Medicare Part B payment limit
CMS ASP filePayment limit per unit$3.475
Per1 mcg
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
Ddavp units and claim line
Enter the dose given to get the J2597 units and the NDC line for the CMS-1500 and the 837P.
Enter the dose given to build the claim line.
Ddavp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55566-2200-00 | J2597 | Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 10 × 1 | 40 |
| 55566-2300-00 | J2597 | Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 10 | 40 |
Ddavp: common questions
- What is the J-code for Ddavp?
- Ddavp is billed under HCPCS J2597 — Injection, desmopressin acetate, per 1 mcg. One billing unit is 1 mcg. CMS's crosswalk lists 2 Ddavp NDCs under this code.
- How many J2597 billing units are in a package of Ddavp?
- CMS lists 40 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 1 mcg. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J2597 a CPT code?
- No. J2597 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.