ACETADOTE J Code: J0132
Injection, acetylcysteine, 100 mg
Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J0132, effective October 1, 2026: $0.499 per HCPCS billing unit, up 28.3% from $0.389. From CMS's final file.
Drug & Product Overview
About ACETADOTE
Acetadote is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0132 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Respiratory medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by multiple companies.
According to CMS Drug Use Information: Drug uses not available
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NDC Code Information
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| NDC Code | Drug | Manufacturer | Billing Units / Pkg | Package Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00574-0805-30 | acetylcysteine | Padagis US LLC | 240 | 6000 MG / 30 ML |
| 25021-0812-30 | Acetylcysteine | Sagent Pharmaceuticals | 240 | 6000 MG / 30 ML |
| 55150-0259-30 | Acetylcysteine | Eugia Us Llc | 240 | 6000 MG / 30 ML |
| 63323-0963-30 | Acetylcysteine | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 240 | 6000 MG / 30 ML |
| 66220-0207-30 | Acetadote | Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 240 | 6000 MG / 30 ML |
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ACETADOTE Pricing & Reimbursement
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The below list of CPT codes is intended for informational purposes only and may not be exhaustive. CPT® codes and descriptions are copyright American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.
| CPT Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 96365 | Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); initial, up to 1 hour |
| 96366 | Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) |
CMS does not include Acetadote (J0132) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0132. Wastage billing guide →
ACETADOTE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)
The most billing units of J0132 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 100 mg. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.
MAI 3 · Date of Service Edit: Clinical. Per-day limit based on clinical expectations; excess units are denied but may be appealed with documentation of medical necessity. See all MUE limits →
ACETADOTE Clinical Information
Indications and drug classification.
This list of indications is not exhaustive and may be subject to errors. The information on BuyandBill.com is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical advice.
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