HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Nicardipine HCl in NaCl J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Nicardipine HCl in NaCl is billed under HCPCS J2404 — Injection, nicardipine, 0.1 mg. One billing unit is 0.1 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 4 Nicardipine HCl in NaCl NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J2404
- Injection, nicardipine, 0.1 mgBilling unit: 0.1 mg
- Labelers
- Somerset Pharma, LLC; WG Critical Care, LLC
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
Nicardipine HCl in NaCl units and claim line
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Nicardipine HCl in NaCl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44567-0850-12 | J2404 | WG Critical Care, LLC | 12 × 200 | 2400 |
| 44567-0851-12 | J2404 | WG Critical Care, LLC | 12 × 200 | 4800 |
| 70069-0875-10 | J2404 | Somerset Pharma, LLC | 10 × 200 | 2000 |
| 70069-0876-10 | J2404 | Somerset Pharma, LLC | 10 × 200 | 4000 |
Nicardipine HCl in NaCl: common questions
- What is the J-code for Nicardipine HCl in NaCl?
- Nicardipine HCl in NaCl is billed under HCPCS J2404 — Injection, nicardipine, 0.1 mg. One billing unit is 0.1 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 4 Nicardipine HCl in NaCl NDCs under this code.
- How many J2404 billing units are in a package of Nicardipine HCl in NaCl?
- CMS lists 2,000 to 4,800 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 0.1 mg. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J2404 a CPT code?
- No. J2404 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.