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Updated July 1st, 2026

Heparin (Porcine) In NaCl J Code: J1644

Injection, heparin sodium, per 1000 units

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J1644, effective October 1, 2026: $0.201 per HCPCS billing unit, up 1.0% from $0.199. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$0.199
/ 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, heparin sodium, per 1000 units
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1995
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intravenous, Subcutaneous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Single-Dose, Multi-Dose
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution | Not Available

About Heparin (Porcine) In NaCl

Heparin (porcine) in NaCl is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1644 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Hematology medication is administered via the intravenous or subcutaneous routes and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used to prevent and treat blood clots. It may be used to prevent and treat blood clots in the lungs/legs (including in patients with atrial fibrillation). It may be used to treat certain blood clotting disorders. It may also be used to prevent blood clots after surgery, during dialysis, during blood transfusions, when collecting blood samples, or when a person is unable to move for a long time. Heparin helps to keep blood flowing smoothly by making a certain natural substance in your body (anti-clotting protein) work better. It is known as an anticoagulant.

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
00264-3301-10 Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride B. Braun Medical Inc. 600 Heparin Sodium in Sodi um Chloride Intr… Login for More
00338-0424-18 Heparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride Baxter Healthcare Corporation 18 Heparin Sodium In Sodi um Chloride Intr… Login for More
00409-0012-30 Heparin Sodium Hospira, Inc. 375 Heparin Sodium Intrave nous Injection 5… Login for More
00409-1402-12 Heparin Sodium Pfizer Inc 250 Heparin Sodium Intrave nous Injection 5… Login for More
00641-0391-12 Heparin Sodium Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 25 Heparin Sodium Intrave nous Injection 1… Login for More
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Heparin (Porcine) In NaCl Pricing & Reimbursement

J1644 Private Payer Reimbursement
$0.21 / 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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Heparin Sodium 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J1642 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Heparin Sodium Injection, heparin sodium, (heparin lock flush), per 10 units
J1643 Pfizer Heparin Sodium Injection, heparin sodium (pfizer), not therapeutically equivalent to j1644, per 1000 units
J1644 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Heparin Sodium Injection, heparin sodium, per 1000 units

Heparin (Porcine) In NaCl 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)
96374 Login for More Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug), IV push, single, or initial substance/drug Login for More
96375 Login for More Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); each additional sequential intravenous push of a new substance/drug. Login for More
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Heparin (porcine) in NaCl (J1644) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1644. Wastage billing guide →

Heparin (Porcine) In NaCl Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J1644 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1000 units. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office
40 units / day
= 40,000 units per day
Hospital Outpatient
50 units / day
= 50,000 units 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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Heparin (Porcine) In NaCl 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.

Acute and chronic consumption coagulopathies (disseminated intravascular coagulation) Acute and chronic consumptive coagulopathies (disseminated intravascular coagulation) Anticoagulant use in blood transfusions Anticoagulant use in blood transfusions and extracorporeal circulation Anticoagulant use in blood transfusions, extracorporeal circulation, and dialysis procedures Anticoagulant use in dialysis procedures Anticoagulant use in extracorporeal circulation Anticoagulant use in extracorporeal circulation and dialysis procedures Anticoagulation in blood transfusion Anticoagulation in blood transfusions Anticoagulation in blood transfusions, extracorporeal circulation, and dialysis procedures Anticoagulation in extracorporeal circulation and dialysis Anticoagulation in extracorporeal dialysis Anticoagulation in extracorporeal dialysis procedures Atrial fibrillation with embolization Blood transfusion anticoagulation Blood transfusions Blood transfusions, extracorporeal circulation, and dialysis procedures Catheter patency Clotting in arterial and cardiac surgery Disseminated intravascular coagulation Disseminated intravascular coagulation (consumptive coagulopathy) Extracorporeal circulation and dialysis procedures Maintenance of Catheter Patency Peripheral arterial embolism Peripheral arterial embolism prophylaxis and treatment Postoperative deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Prevention of clotting in arterial and cardiac surgery Prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Pulmonary embolism prophylaxis and treatment Thromboembolic complications associated with atrial fibrillation Venous thromboembolism and pulmonary embolism Venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Venous thrombosis prophylaxis and treatment catheter patency
Drug Class
Anti-coagulant [EPC]Heparin [CS]Unfractionated Heparin [EPC]

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Frequently Asked Questions

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