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Updated July 1st, 2026

CHLORPROMAZINE HCL J Code: J3230

Injection, chlorpromazine hcl, up to 50 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J3230, effective October 1, 2026: $16.802 per HCPCS billing unit, down 7.4% from $18.143. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$18.143
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, chlorpromazine hcl, up to 50 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1982
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intramuscular
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection

About CHLORPROMAZINE HCL

Chlorpromazine HCL is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J3230 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Psychiatric, it is administered via the intramuscular route and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, manic phase of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children). Chlorpromazine belongs to a class of drugs known as antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Chlorpromazine is also used to control nausea/vomiting, relieve prolonged hiccups, relieve restlessness/anxiety before surgery, treat a certain liver problem (porphyria), and help treat tetanus.

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 5 of 13 NDCs — log in for the full crosswalk.

NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
00641-1397-35 Chlorpromazine hydrochloride Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 13 25 MG / 1 ML
43598-0140-25 Chlorpromazine Hci Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., 13 25 MG / 1 ML
55150-0318-25 Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Eugia US LLC 13 25 MG / 1 ML
65219-0128-01 Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 13 25 MG / 1 ML
66794-0249-42 Chlorpromazine hydrochloride Piramal Critical Care Inc. 13 25 MG / 1 ML
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CHLORPROMAZINE HCL Pricing & Reimbursement

J3230 Private Payer Reimbursement
$24.48 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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CHLORPROMAZINE HCL 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
96372 Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intramuscular
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Chlorpromazine HCL (J3230) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J3230. Wastage billing guide →

CHLORPROMAZINE HCL Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J3230 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 50 mg. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office
2 units / day
= 100 mg per day
Hospital Outpatient
6 units / day
= 300 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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CHLORPROMAZINE 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.

Acute intermittent porphyria Intractable hiccups Manic-depressive illness (manic type) Manic-depressive illness, manic type Nausea and vomiting Nausea and vomiting in children Presurgical apprehension Presurgical apprehension in children Restlessness and apprehension before surgery Schizophrenia Severe behavioral problems Severe behavioral problems in children Tetanus Tetanus in children
Drug Class
Phenothiazine [EPC]Phenothiazines [CS]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Chlorpromazine Hcl billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Chlorpromazine Hcl billing and coding information.
Are there any available Chlorpromazine Hcl patient assistance programs?
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Where can I find Chlorpromazine Hcl prescribing information?
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Where can I find Chlorpromazine Hcl side effect information?
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Does billing CHLORPROMAZINE HCL require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include CHLORPROMAZINE HCL (J3230) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J3230. For more information, visit the link below.

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