Home Drug Codes J Codes J7636 · ATROPINE
Updated July 1st, 2026

ATROPINE J Code: J7636

Atropine, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through dme, unit dose form, per milligram

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q3 2026
WAC · AWP ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Atropine, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through dme, unit dose form, per milligram
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2000
Route of Administration Inhalation
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

About ATROPINE

Atropine is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J7636 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Respiratory drug administered via the inhalation route.

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NDC Code Information

No NDC packages are aligned to J7636 in publicly available CMS files.

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ATROPINE Pricing & Reimbursement

J7636 Private Payer Reimbursement
$0.18 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

ATROPINE 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 Atropine (J7636) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7636. Wastage billing guide →

ATROPINE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J7636 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.

Practitioner Office & 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Atropine billing and coding guide?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for Atropine. Please reach out to us if this is a mistake.
Are there any available Atropine patient assistance programs?
Our team has not identified a source of patient assistance information for Atropine. Please reach out to us if this is a mistake.
Where can I find Atropine prescribing information?
No available source of prescribing information for Atropine
Where can I find Atropine side effect information?
A link for Atropine side effect information is not available.
Does billing Atropine require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include ATROPINE (J7636) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7636. For more information, visit the link below.

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