HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Vasostrict J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Vasostrict is billed under HCPCS J2598 — Injection, vasopressin, 1 unit. One billing unit is 1 unit. CMS's crosswalk lists 8 Vasostrict NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J2598
- Injection, vasopressin, 1 unitBilling unit: 1 unit
- Labelers
- Endo USA, Inc.; HF Acquisition Co. LLC, DBA HealthFirst
Medicare Part B payment limit
CMS ASP filePayment limit per unit$0.566
Per1 unit
Coinsurance20%
Effective 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
Vasostrict units and claim line
Enter the dose given to get the J2598 units and the NDC line for the CMS-1500 and the 837P.
Enter the dose given to build the claim line.
Vasostrict 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42023-0164-10 | J2598 | Endo USA, Inc. | 10 × 1 | 200 |
| 42023-0164-25 | J2598 | Endo USA, Inc. | 25 × 1 | 500 |
| 42023-0164-83 | J2598 | Endo USA, Inc. | 25 × 1 | 500 |
| 42023-0190-01 | J2598 | Endo USA, Inc. | 10 | 200 |
| 42023-0219-10 | J2598 | Endo USA, Inc. | 10 × 100 | 400 |
| 42023-0237-10 | J2598 | Endo USA, Inc. | 10 × 100 | 200 |
| 51662-1314-01 | J2598 | HF Acquisition Co. LLC, DBA HealthFirst | 1 | 20 |
| 51662-1314-02 | J2598 | HF Acquisition Co. LLC, DBA HealthFirst | 1 | 20 |
Vasostrict: common questions
- What is the J-code for Vasostrict?
- Vasostrict is billed under HCPCS J2598 — Injection, vasopressin, 1 unit. One billing unit is 1 unit. CMS's crosswalk lists 8 Vasostrict NDCs under this code.
- How many J2598 billing units are in a package of Vasostrict?
- CMS lists 20 to 500 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 1 unit. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J2598 a CPT code?
- No. J2598 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.