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Updated July 1st, 2026

ALBUTEROL SULFATE J Code: J7611

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, concentrated form, 1 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J7611, effective October 1, 2026: $0.206 per HCPCS billing unit, down 11.2% from $0.232. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$0.232
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
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ASP ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, concentrated form, 1 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2005
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Inhalation
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Solution

About ALBUTEROL SULFATE

Albuterol Sulfate is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J7611 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Respiratory medication is administered via the inhalation route and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

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
00487-9901-30 Albuterol Sulfate Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation 75 2.5 MG / 0.5 ML
62135-0829-84 Albuterol Sulfate Chartwell RX, LLC. 75 2.5 MG / 0.5 ML
64980-0642-03 Albuterol Sulfate Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. 75 2.5 MG / 0.5 ML
76204-0027-01 Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.5% Ritedose Pharmaceuticals, LLC 75 2.5 MG / 0.5 ML
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ALBUTEROL SULFATE Pricing & Reimbursement

J7611 Private Payer Reimbursement
$0.32 / 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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ALBUTEROL SULFATE 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
94640 Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction or for sputum induction for diagnostic purposes.
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Albuterol Sulfate (J7611) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7611. Wastage billing guide →

ALBUTEROL SULFATE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J7611 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office
10 units / day
= 10 mg per day
Hospital Outpatient
0 units / day
Not payable in this 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 →

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ALBUTEROL SULFATE 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.

Bronchospasm in reversible obstructive airway disease and acute attacks of bronchospasm bronchospasm in reversible obstructive airway disease and acute attacks of bronchospasm
Drug Class
Adrenergic beta2-Agonists [MoA]beta2-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Albuterol Sulfate billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Albuterol Sulfate billing and coding information.
Are there any available Albuterol Sulfate patient assistance programs?
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Where can I find Albuterol Sulfate prescribing information?
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Does billing ALBUTEROL SULFATE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include ALBUTEROL SULFATE (J7611) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7611. For more information, visit the link below.

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