HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Dobutamine HCl In Dextrose J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Dobutamine HCl In Dextrose is billed under HCPCS J1250 — Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg. One billing unit is 250 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 3 Dobutamine HCl In Dextrose NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J1250
- Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mgBilling unit: 250 mg
- Labelers
- Hospira, 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
Dobutamine HCl In Dextrose units and claim line
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Dobutamine HCl In Dextrose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00409-0025-10 | J1250 | Hospira, Inc. | 12 × 250 | 12 |
| 00409-0151-10 | J1250 | Hospira, Inc. | 12 × 250 | 24 |
| 00409-1100-10 | J1250 | Hospira, Inc. | 12 × 250 | 48 |
Dobutamine HCl In Dextrose: common questions
- What is the J-code for Dobutamine HCl In Dextrose?
- Dobutamine HCl In Dextrose is billed under HCPCS J1250 — Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg. One billing unit is 250 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 3 Dobutamine HCl In Dextrose NDCs under this code.
- How many J1250 billing units are in a package of Dobutamine HCl In Dextrose?
- CMS lists 12 to 48 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 250 mg. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J1250 a CPT code?
- No. J1250 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.