No. J7518 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.

What is the Medicare payment limit for J7518?

$0.257 per 180 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 J7518?

One unit of J7518 is 180 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 180 mg.

J7518 J-Code: Myfortic DR (mycophenolic acid)

In short

J7518 is the HCPCS Level II code for mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg. CMS assigns NDCs for Mycophenolic Acid, Mycophenolic Acid DR and Myfortic DR to it. One billing unit is 180 mg. The Medicare Part B payment limit is $0.257 per unit (October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026).

Code

CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ7518

Billing unit180 mg

Descriptor: Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg
Short descriptor: Mycophenolic acid
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2005

The billing unit is read from the descriptor. Confirm it against the CMS file before billing.

Medicare Part B payment limit

CMS ASP file

Payment limit per unit$0.257

Per180 mg

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

Units and claim line

Units = dose given ÷ 180 mg. For example, 18000 mg is 100 units. Enter the dose to get the units and the NDC line for the CMS-1500 and the 837P.

Dose given (mg)

HCPCS units (1 unit = 180 mg)

Modifier

NDC (11-digit)

NDC unit qualifier

NDC quantity

Enter the dose given to build the claim line.

NDCs billed under J7518

CMS’s ASP NDC–HCPCS crosswalk (effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026) assigns 29 NDCs to J7518 for Mycophenolic Acid, Mycophenolic Acid DR and Myfortic DR. Billing units per package are CMS’s figures for this code’s unit.

NDCs assigned to J7518 in the CMS ASP crosswalk
Drug	NDC (11-digit)	Labeler	Package	Billing units per package
Mycophenolic Acid	67877-0928-12	Ascend Laboratories, LLC	120	120
Mycophenolic Acid	67877-0929-12	Ascend Laboratories, LLC	120	240
Mycophenolic Acid DR	00904-6785-04	Major Pharmaceuticals	30	30
Mycophenolic Acid DR	00904-6785-61	Major Pharmaceuticals	100	100
Mycophenolic Acid DR	00904-6786-04	Major Pharmaceuticals	30	60
Mycophenolic Acid DR	00904-6786-61	Major Pharmaceuticals	100	200
Mycophenolic Acid DR	16729-0261-29	Accord healthcare Inc	120	120
Mycophenolic Acid DR	24979-0160-44	TWI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	120	120
Mycophenolic Acid DR	24979-0161-44	TWI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	120	240
Mycophenolic Acid DR	50090-6492-00	A-S Medication Solutions	180	360
Mycophenolic Acid DR	50268-0559-12	AvPAK	20	20
Mycophenolic Acid DR	59651-0621-08	Aurobindo Pharma Usa, Inc.	120	120
Mycophenolic Acid DR	59651-0622-08	Aurobindo Pharma Usa, Inc.	120	240
Mycophenolic Acid DR	60505-2965-07	Apotex Corp	120	120
Mycophenolic Acid DR	60505-2966-07	Apotex Corp	120	240
Mycophenolic Acid DR	67877-0426-12	Ascend Laboratories, LLC	120	120
Mycophenolic Acid DR	67877-0427-12	Ascend Laboratories, LLC	120	240
Mycophenolic Acid DR	68084-0907-21	American Health Packaging	30	30
Mycophenolic Acid DR	68084-0918-25	American Health Packaging	30	60
Mycophenolic Acid DR	70377-0039-11	Biocon Pharma Inc	120	120
Mycophenolic Acid DR	70377-0040-11	Biocon Pharma Inc	120	240
Mycophenolic Acid DR	70377-0126-11	Biocon Pharma Inc	120	120
Mycophenolic Acid DR	70377-0127-11	Biocon Pharma Inc	120	240
Mycophenolic Acid DR	70436-0172-23	Slate Run Pharmaceuticals	120	120
Mycophenolic Acid DR	70436-0173-23	Slate Run Pharmaceuticals	120	240
Mycophenolic Acid DR	72819-0155-08	Archis Pharma LLC	120	120
Mycophenolic Acid DR	72819-0156-08	Archis Pharma LLC	120	240
Myfortic DR	00078-0385-66	Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	120	120
Myfortic DR	00078-0386-66	Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	120	240

J7518: common questions

Is J7518 a CPT code?: No. J7518 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 J7518?: CMS's ASP crosswalk for October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 lists 29 NDCs under J7518, for Mycophenolic Acid, Mycophenolic Acid DR and Myfortic DR. The table on this page shows each one with its billing units per package.
What is the Medicare payment limit for J7518?: $0.257 per 180 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 J7518?: One unit of J7518 is 180 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 180 mg. J-code billing units.

J7518 — Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg