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Updated July 1st, 2026

BUDESONIDE J Code: J7633

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, concentrated form, per 0.25 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 ?
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WAC · AWP ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, concentrated form, per 0.25 milligram
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2003
Route of Administration Inhalation
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

About BUDESONIDE

Budesonide is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J7633 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 J7633 in publicly available CMS files.

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BUDESONIDE Pricing & Reimbursement

J7633 Private Payer Reimbursement
$3.55 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

BUDESONIDE 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 Budesonide (J7633) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7633. Wastage billing guide →

BUDESONIDE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J7633 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 0.25 milligram.

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 Budesonide billing and coding guide?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for Budesonide. Please reach out to us if this is a mistake.
Are there any available Budesonide patient assistance programs?
Our team has not identified a source of patient assistance information for Budesonide. Please reach out to us if this is a mistake.
Where can I find Budesonide prescribing information?
No available source of prescribing information for Budesonide
Where can I find Budesonide side effect information?
A link for Budesonide side effect information is not available.
Does billing Budesonide require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include BUDESONIDE (J7633) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7633. For more information, visit the link below.

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