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Updated July 1st, 2026

CALDOLOR J Code: J1741

Injection, ibuprofen, 100 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J1741, effective October 1, 2026: $3.268 per HCPCS billing unit, up 0.5% from $3.252. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$3.252
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$3.252
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 0953
ASP ?
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WAC · AWP ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, ibuprofen, 100 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2013
Manufacturer Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection

About CALDOLOR

Caldolor is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1741 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Non-Opioid Analgesic drug administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Cumberland Pharmaceuticals.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever.

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
66220-0284-22 Caldolor Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. 160 800 MG / 200 ML
66220-0287-08 Caldolor Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. 200 800 MG / 8 ML
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CALDOLOR Pricing & Reimbursement

J1741 Private Payer Reimbursement
$3.14 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

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CALDOLOR 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

CMS does not include Caldolor (J1741) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1741. Wastage billing guide →

CALDOLOR Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J1741 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 100 mg. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office
8 units / day
= 800 mg per day
Hospital Outpatient
32 units / day
= 3,200 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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CALDOLOR 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.

Fever Mild to moderate pain, including postoperative pain Moderate to severe pain, including postoperative pain
Drug Class
Anti-Inflammatory AgentsNon-Steroidal [CS]Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors [MoA]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Caldolor billing and coding guide?
Billing and coding information for CALDOLOR can be found through Cumberland Pharmaceuticals. Visit Here →
Are there any available Caldolor patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Caldolor patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Caldolor prescribing information?
CALDOLOR prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Caldolor side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for CALDOLOR. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing CALDOLOR require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include CALDOLOR (J1741) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1741. For more information, visit the link below.

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