J7512 — Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg

Units and claim line

Units = dose given ÷ 1 mg. For example, 100 mg is 100 units. Enter the dose to get the units and the NDC line for the CMS-1500 and the 837P.

NDCs billed under J7512

CMS’s ASP NDC–HCPCS crosswalk (effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026) assigns 217 NDCs to J7512 for Prednisone. Billing units per package are CMS’s figures for this code’s unit.

Showing 60 of 217. The full list is in the CMS crosswalk file.

J7512: common questions

Is J7512 a CPT code?

No. J7512 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 J7512?

CMS's ASP crosswalk for October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 lists 217 NDCs under J7512, for Prednisone. The table on this page shows each one with its billing units per package.

What is the Medicare payment limit for J7512?

$0.004 per 1 mg, 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.

What is one billing unit of J7512?

One unit of J7512 is 1 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 mg. J-code billing units.