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Updated July 1st, 2026

DILAUDID J Code: J1170

Injection, hydromorphone, up to 4 mg

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q3 2026
WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
32
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, hydromorphone, up to 4 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1982
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous
Generic Status HCPCS Discontinued
Dosage Type Single-Dose, Multi-Dose
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution

About DILAUDID

Dilaudid is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1170 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Opioid Analgesic medication is administered via the intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous routes and manufactured by multiple companies.

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NDC Code Information

32 NDC packages are crosswalked to J1170. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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DILAUDID 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
96374 Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug), IV push, single, or initial substance/drug
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Dilaudid (J1170) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1170. Wastage billing guide →

DILAUDID 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.

Pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic Pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternate treatments are inadequate Pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate Severe pain requiring opioid analgesic moderate to severe pain (surgery, cancer, trauma, biliary colic, myocardial infarction, burns, renal colic) pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic
Drug Class
Full Opioid Agonists [MoA]Opioid Agonist [EPC]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Dilaudid billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Dilaudid billing and coding information.
Are there any available Dilaudid patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Dilaudid patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Dilaudid prescribing information?
DILAUDID prescribing information can be found at the link below. Please reach out to us if you believe this information to be innacurate or out of date. Visit Here →
Where can I find Dilaudid side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for DILAUDID. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing DILAUDID require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include DILAUDID (J1170) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1170. For more information, visit the link below.

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