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Updated July 1st, 2026

EPINEPHRINE HCL J Code: J0162

Injection, epinephrine (fresenius), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J0162, effective October 1, 2026: $0.321 per HCPCS billing unit, down 11.1% from $0.361. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$0.361
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, epinephrine (fresenius), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2026
Manufacturer Fresenius Kabi
Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Multi-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Solution, Concentrate

About EPINEPHRINE HCL

Epinephrine HCL is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0162 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Cardiology medication is administered via the intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous routes and manufactured by Fresenius Kabi.

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NDC Code Information

Based on publicly available CMS files. The list of NDCs below is not exhaustive.

NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
63323-0698-30 Epinephrine Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 300 30 MG / 30 ML
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EPINEPHRINE HCL Pricing & Reimbursement

J0162 Private Payer Reimbursement
$0.61 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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Epinephrine 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J0162 Fresenius Kabi Epinephrine Injection, epinephrine (fresenius), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg
J0163 Par Pharmaceutical, Inc Epinephrine Injection, epinephrine in sodium chloride (endo), 0.1 mg
J0164 Baxter Healthcare Epinephrine Injection, epinephrine in sodium chloride (baxter), 0.1 mg
J0165 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Epinephrine Injection, epinephrine, not otherwise specified, 0.1 mg
J0166 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Epinephrine Injection, epinephrine (bpi), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg
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EPINEPHRINE 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
96374 Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug), IV push, single, or initial substance/drug
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

This product is new and does not yet appear on the CMS list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Wastage billing guide →

EPINEPHRINE 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.

Anaphylaxis Hypotension associated with Septic Shock
Drug Class
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists [MoA]Adrenergic beta-Agonists [MoA]Catecholamine [EPC]Catecholamines [CS]alpha-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]beta-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a manufacturer-published EPINEPHRINE HCL billing and coding guide?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for EPINEPHRINE HCL.
Is there an available EPINEPHRINE HCL patient assistance program?
EPINEPHRINE HCL patient assistance information can be found through FreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC. Visit Here →
Where can I find EPINEPHRINE HCL prescribing information?
EPINEPHRINE HCL prescribing information can be found at the link below. Visit Here →
Where can I find EPINEPHRINE HCL side effect information?
EPINEPHRINE HCL side effect information can be found through MedlinePlus. Visit Here →
Does billing EPINEPHRINE HCL require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include EPINEPHRINE HCL (J0162) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0162. For more information, visit the link below.

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