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Updated July 1st, 2026

DEPO-TESTOSTERONE J Code: J1071

Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J1071, effective October 1, 2026: $0.023 per HCPCS billing unit, down 8.0% from $0.025. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$0.025
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2015
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intramuscular
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Single-Dose, Multi-Dose
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution | Not Available

About DEPO-TESTOSTERONE

Depo-testosterone is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1071 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Hormone Replacement medication is administered via the intramuscular route and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens. It works by affecting many body systems so that the body can develop and function normally. Testosterone may also be used in certain adolescent boys to cause puberty in those with delayed puberty. Some brands may also be used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women.

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
00009-0085-10 Depo-Testosterone Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC 1000 1000 MG / 10 ML
00143-9005-01 Testosterone Cypionate Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 2000 2000 MG / 10 ML
00409-6557-01 Testosterone Cypionate Hospira, Inc. 1000 1000 MG / 10 ML
00574-0820-01 Testosterone Cypionate Padagis US LLC 200 200 MG / 1 ML
47781-0910-91 testosterone cypionate Alvogen Inc. 20000 2000 MG / 10 ML
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DEPO-TESTOSTERONE Pricing & Reimbursement

J1071 Private Payer Reimbursement
$0.03 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

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DEPO-TESTOSTERONE 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 Depo-testosterone (J1071) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1071. Wastage billing guide →

DEPO-TESTOSTERONE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J1071 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
400 units / day
= 400 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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DEPO-TESTOSTERONE 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.

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism Primary hypogonadism
Drug Class
Androgen Receptor Agonists [MoA]Androgen [EPC]Androstanes [CS]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Depo-Testosterone billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Depo-Testosterone billing and coding information.
Are there any available Depo-Testosterone patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Depo-Testosterone patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Depo-Testosterone prescribing information?
Our team is still working to identify a prescribing information source for DEPO-TESTOSTERONE
Where can I find Depo-Testosterone side effect information?
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Does billing DEPO-TESTOSTERONE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include DEPO-TESTOSTERONE (J1071) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1071. For more information, visit the link below.

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