FOLIC ACID J Code: J1808

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, folic acid, 0.1 mg

HCPCS Added Date April 1, 2025

Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers

Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous

Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

Dosage Type Multi-Dose

Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About FOLIC ACID

Folic ACID is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1808 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Anti-Anemia, it is administered via the intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous routes and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Folic acid is used to treat or prevent certain anemias caused by poor diet, pregnancy, alcoholism, liver disease, certain stomach/intestinal problems, kidney dialysis, or other conditions. This medication helps to relieve symptoms such as unusual tiredness and diarrhea that can occur with these types of anemias. Women of childbearing age should maintain adequate amounts of folic acid either through diet or supplements to prevent spinal cord birth defects. Folic acid is a B-complex vitamin needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells.

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

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

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
39822-1100-01	Folic Acid	XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB, Inc.	500	50 MG / 10 ML
63323-0184-10	Folic Acid	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	500	50 MG / 10 ML

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FOLIC ACID Pricing & Reimbursement

J1808 Private Payer Reimbursement

$0.05 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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Historical Graphing and Billing Calculator

per HCPCS unit

As of Q3 2026

Folic Acid 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code	Manufacturer	Active Ingredient	HCPCS Description
J1808	Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers)	Folic Acid	Injection, folic acid, 0.1 mg

FOLIC ACID CPT Administration Codes

CPT Code	Description
96372	Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intramuscular

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 →

FOLIC ACID Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J1808 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 0.1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

150 units / day

= 15 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 →

FOLIC 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.

Megaloblastic anemias due to folic acid deficiency

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a manufacturer-published FOLIC ACID billing and coding guide?

Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published billing and coding guide for FOLIC ACID.

What are the available FOLIC ACID patient assistance programs?

Our team has not identified a source of patient assitsance information for FOLIC ACID.

Where can I find FOLIC ACID prescribing information?

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Where can I find FOLIC ACID side effect information?

Side effect information for FOLIC ACID can be found at the following source.

Does billing FOLIC ACID require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include FOLIC ACID (J1808) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1808. For more information, visit the link below.

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