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Updated October 1st, 2026

ARTESUNATE J Code: J0391

Injection, artesunate, 1 mg

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q4 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$51.829
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 0711
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q4 2026
WAC · AWP ?
$•••.••
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
1
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, artesunate, 1 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2024
Manufacturer Amivas
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Form Kit

About ARTESUNATE

Artesunate is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0391 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is an Antimalarial drug administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Amivas.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to J0391. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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ARTESUNATE Pricing & Reimbursement

J0391 Private Payer Reimbursement
$49.12 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

Artesunate 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J0391 Amivas Artesunate Injection, artesunate, 1 mg

ARTESUNATE 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)
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

This product is new and does not yet appear on the CMS list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Wastage billing guide →

ARTESUNATE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J0391 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
770 units / day
= 770 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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ARTESUNATE 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.

Severe malaria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Artesunate billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Artesunate billing and coding information.
Are there any available Artesunate patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Artesunate patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Artesunate prescribing information?
ARTESUNATE prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Artesunate side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for ARTESUNATE. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing ARTESUNATE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include ARTESUNATE (J0391) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0391. For more information, visit the link below.

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