ACETAMINOPHEN J Code: J0137

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, acetaminophen (hikma), not therapeutically equivalent to j0131, 10 mg

HCPCS Added Date July 1, 2023

Manufacturer Hikma

Route of Administration Intravenous

Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection

About ACETAMINOPHEN

Acetaminophen is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0137 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Non-Opioid Analgesic, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Hikma.

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NDC Code Information

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NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
00143-9386-10	Acetaminophen	Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.	1000	1000 MG / 100 ML
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ACETAMINOPHEN Pricing & Reimbursement

J0137 Private Payer Reimbursement

$0.05 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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As of Q4 2026

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

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 (J0137) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0137. Wastage billing guide →

ACETAMINOPHEN Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J0137 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 →

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

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?

Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for ACETAMINOPHEN. Please check back in a few weeks.

Does billing ACETAMINOPHEN require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include ACETAMINOPHEN (J0137) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0137. For more information, visit the link below.

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