FORTEO J Code: J3110

Self-Administered Drug Exclusion 6 Medicare Administrative Contractors list J3110 as usually self-administered and exclude it from Part B coverage in their jurisdictions. Check the article for your MAC before billing: CGS, First Coast, Noridian (A53032), Noridian (A53033), Novitas, Wellpoint Federal, WPS · All SAD lists →

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, teriparatide, 10 mcg

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2005

Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers

Route of Administration Subcutaneous

Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution

About FORTEO

Forteo is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J3110 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Osteoporosis, it is administered via the subcutaneous route and manufactured by multiple companies.

Manufacturers, reach out to us to add more information.

NDC Code Information

8 NDC packages are crosswalked to J3110. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
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	FORTEO
	FORTEO
	FORTEO

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FORTEO Pricing & Reimbursement

J3110 Private Payer Reimbursement

$48.98 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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Teriparatide 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code	Manufacturer	Active Ingredient	HCPCS Description
J3110	Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers)	Teriparatide	Injection, teriparatide, 10 mcg

FORTEO CPT Administration Codes

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 Forteo (J3110) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J3110. Wastage billing guide →

FORTEO Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J3110 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 10 mcg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

2 units / day

= 20 mcg 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 →

FORTEO 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.

Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis Postmenopausal osteoporosis at high risk for fracture Primary or hypogonadal osteoporosis in men glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis osteoporosis associated with sustained systemic glucocorticoid therapy osteoporosis associated with sustained systemic glucocorticoid therapy at high risk for fracture osteoporosis in men (primary or hypogonadal) osteoporosis in men (primary or hypogonadal) at high risk for fracture osteoporosis in men at high risk for fracture (primary or hypogonadal) postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture primary or hypogonadal osteoporosis in men at high risk for fracture

Drug Class

Parathyroid Hormone Analog [EPC]Parathyroid Hormone [CS]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Forteo billing and coding guide?

Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for FORTEO.

Are there any available Forteo patient assistance programs?

FORTEO patient assistance information can be found through Multiple Manufacturers. Visit Here →

Where can I find Forteo prescribing information?

FORTEO 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 Forteo side effect information?

Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for FORTEO. Please check back in a few weeks.

Does billing FORTEO require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include FORTEO (J3110) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J3110. For more information, visit the link below.

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