CHLOROPROCAINE HCL J Code: J2401

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, chloroprocaine hydrochloride, per 1 mg

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2023

Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers

Route of Administration Epidural, Infiltration, Intracaudal, Perineural

Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

Dosage Type Single-Dose, Multi-Dose

Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About CHLOROPROCAINE HCL

Chloroprocaine HCL is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2401 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is an Anesthetic drug administered via the epidural, infiltration, intracaudal, or perineural routes and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Drug uses not available

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

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NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
00143-9209-10	Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride	Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.	4000	400 MG / 20 ML
00143-9210-10	Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride	Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.	6000	600 MG / 20 ML
63323-0475-37	Nesacaine	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	7500	300 MG / 30 ML
63323-0476-37	Nesacaine	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	15000	600 MG / 30 ML
63323-0477-27	Nesacaine MPF	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	10000	400 MG / 20 ML
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CHLOROPROCAINE HCL Pricing & Reimbursement

J2401 Private Payer Reimbursement

$0.04 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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As of Q3 2026

Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code	Manufacturer	Active Ingredient	HCPCS Description
J2401	Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers)	Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride	Injection, chloroprocaine hydrochloride, per 1 mg
J2402	B. Braun Medical Inc	Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride	Injection, chloroprocaine hydrochloride (clorotekal), per 1 mg
J2403	Harrow Eye	Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride	Chloroprocaine hcl ophthalmic, 3% gel, 1 mg

CHLOROPROCAINE HCL CPT Administration Codes

CPT Code	Description
96372	Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intramuscular

Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Chloroprocaine HCL (J2401) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2401. Wastage billing guide →

CHLOROPROCAINE HCL Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2401 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

1,000 units / day

= 1,000 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 →

CHLOROPROCAINE HCL 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.

Caudal epidural block Local anesthesia by infiltration and peripheral nerve block Lumbar epidural block local anesthesia by infiltration, peripheral and central nerve block, including lumbar and caudal epidural blocks

Drug Class

Ester Local Anesthetic [EPC]Esters [CS]Local Anesthesia [PE]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Chloroprocaine Hcl billing and coding guide?

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Are there any available Chloroprocaine Hcl patient assistance programs?

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Where can I find Chloroprocaine Hcl side effect information?

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Does billing CHLOROPROCAINE HCL require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include CHLOROPROCAINE HCL (J2401) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2401. For more information, visit the link below.

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