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Updated July 1st, 2026

DOXYCHOLIC ACID J Code: J0591

Injection, deoxycholic acid, 1 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 ?
1
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, deoxycholic acid, 1 mg
HCPCS Added Date July 1, 2020
Route of Administration Subcutaneous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About DOXYCHOLIC ACID

Doxycholic ACID is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0591 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Misc. medication is administered via the subcutaneous route.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to J0591. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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DOXYCHOLIC ACID Pricing & Reimbursement

J0591 Private Payer Reimbursement
$14.90 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

DOXYCHOLIC ACID 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 Doxycholic ACID (J0591) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0591. Wastage billing guide →

DOXYCHOLIC ACID Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J0591 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
100 units / day
= 100 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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DOXYCHOLIC ACID 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.

submental fullness (moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat)
Drug Class
Cytolytic Agent [EPC]Decreased Cell Membrane Integrity [PE]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Doxycholic Acid billing and coding guide?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for Doxycholic Acid. Please reach out to us if this is a mistake.
Are there any available Doxycholic Acid patient assistance programs?
Our team has not identified a source of patient assistance information for Doxycholic Acid. Please reach out to us if this is a mistake.
Where can I find Doxycholic Acid prescribing information?
No available source of prescribing information for Doxycholic Acid
Where can I find Doxycholic Acid side effect information?
A link for Doxycholic Acid side effect information is not available.
Does billing Doxycholic Acid require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include DOXYCHOLIC ACID (J0591) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0591. For more information, visit the link below.

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