HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate is billed under HCPCS J2919 — Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg. One billing unit is 5 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 2 Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J2919
- Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mgBilling unit: 5 mg
- Labelers
- Civica, Inc.
Medicare Part B payment limit
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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate units and claim line
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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72572-0097-25 | J2919 | Civica, Inc. | 25 × 1 | 200 |
| 72572-0098-25 | J2919 | Civica, Inc. | 25 × 1 | 625 |
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate: common questions
- What is the J-code for Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate?
- Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate is billed under HCPCS J2919 — Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg. One billing unit is 5 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 2 Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate NDCs under this code.
- How many J2919 billing units are in a package of Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate?
- CMS lists 200 to 625 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 5 mg. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J2919 a CPT code?
- No. J2919 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.