CARNITOR J Code: J1955

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, levocarnitine, per 1 gm

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1996

Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers

Route of Administration Intravenous

Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution

About CARNITOR

Carnitor is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1955 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Genetic Disorder, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used to prevent and treat low blood levels of carnitine. Carnitine is a substance made in the body from meat and dairy products. It helps the body use certain chemicals (long-chain fatty acids) for energy and to keep you in good health. Low blood levels of carnitine may occur in people whose bodies cannot properly use carnitine from their diets, people on dialysis due to serious kidney disease, and people being treated with certain drugs (such as valproic acid, zidovudine). Carnitine levels that are too low can cause liver, heart, and muscle problems. The injectable form of this drug is recommended if you have serious kidney disease (such as ESRD/dialysis) because high doses of the form taken by mouth may increase the risk of serious side effects. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

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. Showing 4 of 6 NDCs — log in for the full crosswalk.

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
00143-9852-10	Levocarnitine	Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.	10	Levocarnitine Intraven ous Injection 1 … Login for More
00517-1045-05	Levocarnitine	American Regent, Inc.	5	Levocarnitine Intraven ous Injection 1 … Login for More
00517-1075-01	Levocarnitine	American Regent, Inc.	4	Levocarnitine Intraven ous Injection 4 … Login for More
54482-0147-01	Carnitor	Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.	5	Carnitor Intravenous I njection 1 GM/5M… Login for More
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CARNITOR Pricing & Reimbursement

J1955 Private Payer Reimbursement

$23.68 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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CARNITOR 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

CMS does not include Carnitor (J1955) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1955. Wastage billing guide →

CARNITOR Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J1955 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 gm.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

11 units / day

= 11 gm 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 →

CARNITOR 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.

Carnitine deficiency in end stage renal disease (ESRD) on dialysis Carnitine deficiency in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis Secondary carnitine deficiency due to inborn error of metabolism carnitine deficiency in end stage renal disease (ESRD) on dialysis secondary carnitine deficiency due to inborn error of metabolism

Drug Class

Carnitine Analog [EPC]Carnitine [CS]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Carnitor billing and coding guide?

We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Carnitor billing and coding information.

Are there any available Carnitor patient assistance programs?

CARNITOR patient assistance information can be found through Multiple Manufacturers. Visit Here →

Where can I find Carnitor prescribing information?

Our team is still working to identify a prescribing information source for CARNITOR

Where can I find Carnitor side effect information?

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

Does billing CARNITOR require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include CARNITOR (J1955) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1955. For more information, visit the link below.

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