ADRENALIN J Code: J0169
Injection, epinephrine (adrenalin), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg
Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J0169, effective October 1, 2026: $0.869 per HCPCS billing unit, up 11.0% from $0.783. From CMS's final file.
Drug & Product Overview
About ADRENALIN
Adrenalin is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0169 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Cardiology drug administered via the intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous routes and manufactured by multiple companies.
According to CMS Drug Use Information: Drug uses not available
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NDC Code Information
Based on publicly available CMS files. Showing 1 of 3 NDCs — log in for the full crosswalk.
| NDC Code | Drug | Manufacturer | Billing Units / Pkg | Package Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42023-0159-25 | Adrenalin | Par Health USA, LLC | 250 | 1 MG / 1 ML |
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ADRENALIN Pricing & Reimbursement
National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.
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| HCPCS Code | Manufacturer | Active Ingredient | HCPCS Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| J0162 | Fresenius Kabi | Epinephrine | Injection, epinephrine (fresenius), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg |
| J0163 | Par Pharmaceutical, Inc | Epinephrine | Injection, epinephrine in sodium chloride (endo), 0.1 mg |
| J0164 | Baxter Healthcare | Epinephrine | Injection, epinephrine in sodium chloride (baxter), 0.1 mg |
| J0165 | Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) | Epinephrine | Injection, epinephrine, not otherwise specified, 0.1 mg |
| J0166 | Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) | Epinephrine | Injection, epinephrine (bpi), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg |
| J0167 Log in to view | Pfizer Log in to view | Epinephrine Log in to view | Injection, epinephrine (hospira), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg Log in to view |
| J0168 Log in to view | Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Log in to view | Epinephrine Log in to view | Injection, epinephrine (international medication systems), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg Log in to view |
| J0169 | Par Pharmaceutical, Inc | Epinephrine | Injection, epinephrine (adrenalin), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg |
ADRENALIN 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 |
|---|---|
| 96372 | Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intramuscular |
| 96374 | Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug), IV push, single, or initial substance/drug |
| 96375 Login for More | Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); each additional sequential intravenous push of a new substance/drug. Login for More |
This product is new and does not yet appear on the CMS list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Wastage billing guide →
ADRENALIN Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)
The most billing units of J0169 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 0.1 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 →
ADRENALIN 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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