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Updated July 1st, 2026

ARISTADA J Code: J1944

Injection, aripiprazole lauroxil, (aristada), 1 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J1944, effective October 1, 2026: $3.55 per HCPCS billing unit, down 0.2% from $3.557. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$3.557
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$3.557
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 9470
ASP ?
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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 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

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
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 →

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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]

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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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