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Updated July 1st, 2026

CHIRHOSTIM J Code: J2850

Injection, secretin, synthetic, human, 1 microgram

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$43.001
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 1700
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q3 2026
WAC · AWP ?
$•••.••
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
1
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, secretin, synthetic, human, 1 microgram
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2006
Manufacturer ChiRhoClin
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution

About CHIRHOSTIM

Chirhostim is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2850 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Misc. medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by ChiRhoClin.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to J2850. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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CHIRHOSTIM Pricing & Reimbursement

J2850 Private Payer Reimbursement
$41.44 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

CHIRHOSTIM 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)
JW / JZ modifiers apply

CMS has identified Chirhostim (J2850) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. Wastage billing guide →

CHIRHOSTIM Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2850 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mcg. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office
16 units / day
= 16 mcg per day
Hospital Outpatient
48 units / day
= 48 mcg 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 →

mcg Enter a dose to see how many billing units it is and whether it is under the limit.

CHIRHOSTIM 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Chirhostim billing and coding guide?
Billing and coding information for CHIRHOSTIM can be found through ChiRhoClin. Visit Here →
Are there any available Chirhostim patient assistance programs?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of patient assistance information for CHIRHOSTIM.
Where can I find Chirhostim prescribing information?
CHIRHOSTIM prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Chirhostim side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for CHIRHOSTIM. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing CHIRHOSTIM require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS has identified CHIRHOSTIM(J2850) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. See CMS guidelines on use of the JZ and JW wastage modifiers below.

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