ARISTADA J Code: J1944

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, aripiprazole lauroxil, (aristada), 1 mg

HCPCS Added Date October 1, 2019

Manufacturer Alkermes

Route of Administration Intramuscular

Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection, Suspension, Extended Release

About ARISTADA

Aristada is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1944 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Psychiatric medication is administered via the intramuscular route and manufactured by Alkermes.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). Some brands of this medication are also used to treat bipolar disorder. Extended-release aripiprazole injection is a long-acting form of aripiprazole. Aripiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

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
65757-0401-03	Aristada	Alkermes, Inc.	441	441 MG / 1.6 ML
65757-0402-03	Aristada	Alkermes, Inc.	662	662 MG / 2.4 ML
65757-0403-03	Aristada	Alkermes, Inc.	882	882 MG / 3.2 ML
65757-0404-03	Aristada	Alkermes, Inc.	1064	1064 MG / 3.9 ML

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ARISTADA Pricing & Reimbursement

J1944 Private Payer Reimbursement

$3.28 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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Aripiprazole Lauroxil 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code	Manufacturer	Active Ingredient	HCPCS Description
J1943	Alkermes	Aripiprazole Lauroxil	Injection, aripiprazole lauroxil, (aristada initio), 1 mg
J1944	Alkermes	Aripiprazole Lauroxil	Injection, aripiprazole lauroxil, (aristada), 1 mg

ARISTADA CPT Administration Codes

CPT Code	Description
96372	Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intramuscular

Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Aristada (J1944) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1944. Wastage billing guide →

ARISTADA Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J1944 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

1,064 units / day

= 1,064 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 →

ARISTADA 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.

Schizophrenia

Drug Class

Atypical Antipsychotic [EPC]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Aristada billing and coding guide?

Billing and coding information for ARISTADA can be found through Alkermes. Visit Here →

Are there any available Aristada patient assistance programs?

ARISTADA patient assistance information can be found through Alkermes. Visit Here →

Where can I find Aristada prescribing information?

ARISTADA prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →

Where can I find Aristada side effect information?

Information regarding ARISTADA's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →

Does billing ARISTADA require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include ARISTADA (J1944) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1944. For more information, visit the link below.

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