HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Sodium Ferric Gluconate J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Sodium Ferric Gluconate is billed under HCPCS J2916 — Injection, sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection, 12.5 mg. One billing unit is 12.5 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 2 Sodium Ferric Gluconate NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J2916
- Injection, sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection, 12.5 mgBilling unit: 12.5 mg
- Labelers
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Medicare Part B payment limit
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Sodium Ferric Gluconate units and claim line
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Sodium Ferric Gluconate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00143-9298-10 | J2916 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | 10 × 5 | 50 |
| 00143-9570-10 | J2916 | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | 10 × 5 | 50 |
Sodium Ferric Gluconate: common questions
- What is the J-code for Sodium Ferric Gluconate?
- Sodium Ferric Gluconate is billed under HCPCS J2916 — Injection, sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection, 12.5 mg. One billing unit is 12.5 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 2 Sodium Ferric Gluconate NDCs under this code.
- How many J2916 billing units are in a package of Sodium Ferric Gluconate?
- CMS lists 50 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 12.5 mg. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J2916 a CPT code?
- No. J2916 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.