HCPCS Level II drug code
J0577 — Injection, buprenorphine extended-release (brixadi), less than or equal to 7 days of therapy
In short
J0577 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, buprenorphine extended-release (brixadi), less than or equal to 7 days of therapy. CMS assigns NDCs for Brixadi (weekly dosing) to it. The Medicare Part B payment limit is $433.167 per unit (October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026).
Code
CMS HCPCS file- Descriptor
- Injection, buprenorphine extended-release (brixadi), less than or equal to 7 days of therapy
- Short descriptor
- Inj, brixadi, 7 days or less
- Code set
- HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
- Effective
- Apr 1, 2024
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
Units and claim line
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NDCs billed under J0577
CMS’s ASP NDC–HCPCS crosswalk (effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026) assigns 4 NDCs to J0577 for Brixadi (weekly dosing). Billing units per package are CMS’s figures for this code’s unit.
| Drug | NDC (11-digit) | Labeler | Package | Billing units per package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixadi (weekly dosing) | 58284-0208-01 | Braeburn Inc. | 0.16 | 1 |
| Brixadi (weekly dosing) | 58284-0216-01 | Braeburn Inc. | 0.32 | 1 |
| Brixadi (weekly dosing) | 58284-0224-01 | Braeburn Inc. | 0.48 | 1 |
| Brixadi (weekly dosing) | 58284-0232-01 | Braeburn Inc. | 0.64 | 1 |
J0577: common questions
- Is J0577 a CPT code?
- No. J0577 is a HCPCS Level II code, maintained by CMS, that identifies the drug supplied. CPT codes are five-digit numbers from the AMA that describe services. Giving the drug, for example an injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code. CPT codes for drug administration.
- What NDCs are billed under J0577?
- CMS's ASP crosswalk for October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 lists 4 NDCs under J0577, for Brixadi (weekly dosing). The table on this page shows each one with its billing units per package.
- What is the Medicare payment limit for J0577?
- $433.167 per less than or equal to 7 days of therapy, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, from CMS's Part B drug payment limit file. Multiply by the units billed for the allowed amount before deductible and coinsurance. It is not a coverage decision.