INCRELEX J Code: J2170

Self-Administered Drug Exclusion 7 Medicare Administrative Contractors list J2170 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, Palmetto, Wellpoint Federal, WPS · All SAD lists →

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, mecasermin, 1 mg

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2007

Manufacturer Eton Pharmaceuticals

Route of Administration Subcutaneous

Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

Dosage Type Multi-Dose

Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution

About INCRELEX

Increlex is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2170 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Growth Disorder drug administered via the subcutaneous route and manufactured by Eton Pharmaceuticals.

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NDC Code Information

2 NDC packages are crosswalked to J2170. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
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	INCRELEX

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INCRELEX Pricing & Reimbursement

J2170 Private Payer Reimbursement

$369.24 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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INCRELEX 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 Increlex (J2170) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2170. Wastage billing guide →

INCRELEX Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2170 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

8 units / day

= 8 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 →

INCRELEX 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.

Growth failure in pediatric patients with severe primary IGF-1 deficiency or GH gene deletion with neutralizing antibodies to GH Growth failure in severe primary IGF-1 deficiency (Primary IGFD) or GH gene deletion with neutralizing antibodies to GH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Increlex billing and coding guide?

Billing and coding information for INCRELEX can be found through Ipsen Biopharma. Visit Here →

Are there any available Increlex patient assistance programs?

Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of patient assistance information for INCRELEX.

Where can I find Increlex prescribing information?

INCRELEX prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →

Where can I find Increlex side effect information?

Information regarding INCRELEX's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →

Does billing INCRELEX require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include INCRELEX (J2170) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2170. For more information, visit the link below.

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