HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Nexterone J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Nexterone is billed under HCPCS J0283 — Injection, amiodarone hydrochloride (nexterone), 30 mg. One billing unit is 30 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 2 Nexterone NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J0283
- Injection, amiodarone hydrochloride (nexterone), 30 mgBilling unit: 30 mg
- Labelers
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
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. CMS note: Inflation-adjusted coinsurance. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files
Nexterone units and claim line
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Nexterone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43066-0150-10 | J0283 | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 100 | 5 |
| 43066-0360-20 | J0283 | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 200 | 12 |
Nexterone: common questions
- What is the J-code for Nexterone?
- Nexterone is billed under HCPCS J0283 — Injection, amiodarone hydrochloride (nexterone), 30 mg. One billing unit is 30 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 2 Nexterone NDCs under this code.
- How many J0283 billing units are in a package of Nexterone?
- CMS lists 5 to 12 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 30 mg. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J0283 a CPT code?
- No. J0283 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.