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Updated July 1st, 2026

ACETAMINOPHEN J Code: J0136

Injection, acetaminophen (b braun), not therapeutically equivalent to j0131, 10 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J0136, effective October 1, 2026: $0.046 per HCPCS billing unit, down 2.1% from $0.047. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$0.047
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
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CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, acetaminophen (b braun), not therapeutically equivalent to j0131, 10 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2023
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution

About ACETAMINOPHEN

Acetaminophen is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0136 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Non-Opioid Analgesic drug administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever. It is also used in combination with opioid pain medications to help relieve moderate to severe pain.

Disclaimer: This is a summary and does not contain all possible information about this product. For complete information about this product or your specific health needs, ask your healthcare professional.

NDC Code Information

Based on publicly available CMS files. The list of NDCs below is not exhaustive.

NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
00264-4050-80 Acetaminophen B. Braun Medical Inc. 1200 500 MG / 50 ML
00264-4100-90 Acetaminophen B. Braun Medical Inc. 2400 1000 MG / 100 ML
25021-0705-82 Acetaminophen Sagent Pharmaceuticals 500 500 MG / 50 ML
25021-0705-87 Acetaminophen Sagent Pharmaceuticals 2000 1000 MG / 100 ML
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ACETAMINOPHEN Pricing & Reimbursement

J0136 Private Payer Reimbursement
$0.05 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

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Acetaminophen 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J0131 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Acetaminophen Injection, acetaminophen, not otherwise specified,10 mg
J0134 Fresenius Kabi Acetaminophen Injection, acetaminophen (fresenius kabi), not therapeutically equivalent to j0131, 10 mg
J0136 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Acetaminophen Injection, acetaminophen (b braun), not therapeutically equivalent to j0131, 10 mg
J0137 Hikma Acetaminophen Injection, acetaminophen (hikma), not therapeutically equivalent to j0131, 10 mg

ACETAMINOPHEN CPT Administration Codes

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)
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Acetaminophen (J0136) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0136. Wastage billing guide →

ACETAMINOPHEN Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J0136 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 10 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
400 units / day
= 4,000 mg per day

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 →

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ACETAMINOPHEN Clinical Information

Indications and drug classification.

Treated Diseases & Conditions

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.

fever mild to moderate pain moderate to severe pain

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Acetaminophen billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Acetaminophen billing and coding information.
Are there any available Acetaminophen patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Acetaminophen patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Acetaminophen prescribing information?
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Where can I find Acetaminophen side effect information?
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Does billing ACETAMINOPHEN require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include ACETAMINOPHEN (J0136) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0136. For more information, visit the link below.

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