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Updated July 1st, 2026

ARGATROBAN J Code: J0883

Injection, argatroban, 1 mg (for non-esrd use)

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J0883, effective October 1, 2026: $0.772 per HCPCS billing unit, down 10.6% from $0.864. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$0.864
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$0.864
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 1859
ASP ?
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WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, argatroban, 1 mg (for non-esrd use)
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2017
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution | Not Available

About ARGATROBAN

Argatroban is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0883 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Hematology drug administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Drug uses not available

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

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NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
00143-9377-01 Argatroban Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 50 50 MG / 50 ML
00409-1140-01 Argatroban Pfizer Inc 250 250 MG / 2.5 ML
25021-0414-50 Argatroban Sagent Pharmaceuticals 50 50 MG / 50 ML
42023-0182-01 Argatroban Par Health USA, LLC 250 250 MG / 2.5 ML
65145-0126-01 Argatroban Caplin Steriles Limited 50 50 MG / 50 ML
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ARGATROBAN Pricing & Reimbursement

J0883 Private Payer Reimbursement
$1.27 / 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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Argatroban 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J0883 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Argatroban Injection, argatroban, 1 mg (for non-esrd use)
J0884 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Argatroban Injection, argatroban, 1 mg (for esrd on dialysis)
J0891 Accord Argatroban Injection, argatroban (accord), not therapeutically equivalent to j0883, 1 mg (for non-esrd use)
J0892 Accord Argatroban Injection, argatroban (accord), not therapeutically equivalent to j0884, 1 mg (for esrd on dialysis)
J0898 Eugia US Argatroban Injection, argatroban (auromedics), not therapeutically equivalent to j0883, 1 mg (for non-esrd use)
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ARGATROBAN 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)
JW / JZ modifiers apply

CMS has identified Argatroban (J0883) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. Wastage billing guide →

ARGATROBAN Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J0883 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
1,125 units / day
= 1,125 mg per day
Hospital Outpatient
1,250 units / day
= 1,250 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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ARGATROBAN 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.

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with or at risk for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Drug Class
Anti-coagulant [EPC]Direct Thrombin Inhibitor [EPC]Thrombin Inhibitors [MoA]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Argatroban billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Argatroban billing and coding information.
Are there any available Argatroban patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Argatroban patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Argatroban prescribing information?
ARGATROBAN prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Argatroban side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for ARGATROBAN. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing ARGATROBAN require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS has identified ARGATROBAN(J0883) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. See CMS guidelines on use of the JZ and JW wastage modifiers below.

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