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Updated July 1st, 2026

DOBUTAMINE HCL J Code: J1250

Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J1250, effective October 1, 2026: $8.875 per HCPCS billing unit, up 15.4% from $7.691. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$7.691
/ 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, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1996
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution | Injection, Solution, Concentrate | Not Available

About DOBUTAMINE HCL

Dobutamine HCL is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1250 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Cardiology, it is administered via the intravenous route 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
00143-9141-10 Dobutamine Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 10 250 MG / 20 ML
00338-1073-02 Dobutamine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Baxter Healthcare Corporation 18 100 MG / 100 ML
00409-2344-01 Dobutamine Hospira, Inc. 1 250 MG / 20 ML
50090-4562-00 Dobutamine HCl A-S Medication Solutions 4 5 MG
70436-0203-80 Dobutamine Slate Run Pharmaceuticals 1 250 MG / 20 ML
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DOBUTAMINE HCL Pricing & Reimbursement

J1250 Private Payer Reimbursement
$8.05 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

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DOBUTAMINE 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
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 Dobutamine HCL (J1250) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. Wastage billing guide →

DOBUTAMINE HCL Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J1250 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 250 mg. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office
2 units / day
= 500 mg per day
Hospital Outpatient
4 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 →

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DOBUTAMINE 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.

Cardiac decompensation due to depressed contractility cardiac decompensation due to depressed contractility
Drug Class
Adrenergic beta-Agonists [MoA]beta-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Dobutamine Hcl billing and coding guide?
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Does billing DOBUTAMINE HCL require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS has identified DOBUTAMINE HCL(J1250) 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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