CARDENE I.V. J Code: J2404

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, nicardipine, 0.1 mg

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2024

Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers

Route of Administration Intravenous

Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution | Not Available

About CARDENE I.V.

Cardene I.V. is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2404 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Cardiology drug administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by multiple companies.

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NDC Code Information

Based on publicly available CMS files. Showing 5 of 43 NDCs — log in for the full crosswalk.

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
00143-9542-10	Nicardipine Hydrochloride	Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.	2500	25 MG / 10 ML
00517-0735-10	Nicardipine Hydrochloride	American Regent, Inc.	2500	25 MG / 10 ML
25021-0333-10	Nicardipine Hydrochloride	Sagent Pharmaceuticals	2500	25 MG / 10 ML
42571-0394-89	Nicardipine Hydrochloride	Micro Labs Limited	2500	25 MG / 10 ML
43066-0009-10	Cardene Iv	Baxter Healthcare Corporation	2000	20 MG / 200 ML
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CARDENE I.V. Pricing & Reimbursement

J2404 Private Payer Reimbursement

$0.07 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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As of Q4 2026

Nicardipine 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code	Manufacturer	Active Ingredient	HCPCS Description
J2404	Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers)	Nicardipine	Injection, nicardipine, 0.1 mg

CARDENE I.V. CPT Administration Codes

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 →

CARDENE I.V. Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2404 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 0.1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

3,600 units / day

= 360 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 →

CARDENE I.V. 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.

Hypertension

Drug Class

Calcium Channel Antagonists [MoA]Cytochrome P450 2C19 Inhibitors [MoA]Cytochrome P450 2C8 Inhibitors [MoA]Cytochrome P450 2D6 Inhibitors [MoA]Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inhibitors [MoA]Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker [EPC]Dihydropyridines [CS]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Cardene I.V. billing and coding guide?

We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Cardene I.V. billing and coding information.

Are there any available Cardene I.V. patient assistance programs?

Our team did not identify a source for Cardene I.V. patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.

Where can I find Cardene I.V. prescribing information?

CARDENE I.V. prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →

Where can I find Cardene I.V. side effect information?

Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for CARDENE I.V.. Please check back in a few weeks.

Does billing CARDENE I.V. require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include CARDENE I.V. (J2404) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2404. For more information, visit the link below.

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