HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Mircera J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
CMS assigns Mircera NDCs to 2 HCPCS codes: J0887 (per 1 mcg), J0888 (per 1 mcg). Which one applies depends on the product; the table lists each NDC with its code.
Reference
- J0887
- Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis)Billing unit: 1 mcg
- J0888
- Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for non esrd use)Billing unit: 1 mcg
- Labelers
- Vifor (International) 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
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
Mircera units and claim line
Enter the dose given to get the J0887 units and the NDC line for the CMS-1500 and the 837P. This builds the J0887 line; use the code page for J0888.
Enter the dose given to build the claim line.
Mircera 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59353-0400-09 | J0887 | Vifor (International) Inc. | 0.3 | 30 |
| 59353-0401-09 | J0887 | Vifor (International) Inc. | 0.3 | 50 |
| 59353-0402-09 | J0887 | Vifor (International) Inc. | 0.3 | 75 |
| 59353-0403-09 | J0887 | Vifor (International) Inc. | 0.3 | 100 |
| 59353-0404-09 | J0887 | Vifor (International) Inc. | 0.3 | 150 |
| 59353-0405-09 | J0887 | Vifor (International) Inc. | 0.3 | 200 |
| 59353-0407-09 | J0887 | Vifor (International) Inc. | 0.3 | 120 |
| 59353-0400-09 | J0888 | Vifor (International) Inc. | 0.3 | 30 |
| 59353-0401-09 | J0888 | Vifor (International) Inc. | 0.3 | 50 |
| 59353-0402-09 | J0888 | Vifor (International) Inc. | 0.3 | 75 |
| 59353-0403-09 | J0888 | Vifor (International) Inc. | 0.3 | 100 |
| 59353-0404-09 | J0888 | Vifor (International) Inc. | 0.3 | 150 |
| 59353-0405-09 | J0888 | Vifor (International) Inc. | 0.3 | 200 |
| 59353-0407-09 | J0888 | Vifor (International) Inc. | 0.3 | 120 |
Mircera: common questions
- What is the J-code for Mircera?
- CMS assigns Mircera NDCs to 2 HCPCS codes: J0887 (per 1 mcg), J0888 (per 1 mcg). Which one applies depends on the product; the table lists each NDC with its code.
- How many J0887 billing units are in a package of Mircera?
- CMS lists 30 to 200 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.
- How many J0888 billing units are in a package of Mircera?
- CMS lists 30 to 200 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 J0887 a CPT code?
- No. J0887 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.