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Updated July 1st, 2026

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE J Code: J1885

Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J1885, effective October 1, 2026: $0.569 per HCPCS billing unit, up 99.0% from $0.286. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$0.286
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$0.286
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 0764
ASP ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1993
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution | Not Available

About KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

Ketorolac Tromethamine is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1885 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Non-Opioid Analgesic drug administered via the intramuscular or intravenous routes and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Ketorolac is used for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is usually used before or after medical procedures or after surgery. Reducing pain helps you recover more comfortably so that you can return to your normal daily activities. This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. Ketorolac should not be used for mild or long-term painful conditions (such as arthritis).

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
00338-0069-10 Ketorolac Tromethamine Baxter Healthcare Corporation 10 15 MG / 1 ML
00409-3793-01 Ketorolac Tromethamine Pfizer Inc 25 15 MG / 1 ML
00409-3793-25 Ketorolac Tromethamine Hospira, Inc. 25 15 MG / 1 ML
00487-6232-01 Ketorolac Tromethamine Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation 120 60 MG / 2 ML
25021-0700-01 Ketorolac Tromethamine Sagent Pharmaceuticals 25 15 MG / 1 ML
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KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE Pricing & Reimbursement

J1885 Private Payer Reimbursement
$0.68 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

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KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE 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
JW / JZ modifiers apply

CMS has identified Ketorolac Tromethamine (J1885) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. Wastage billing guide →

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J1885 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 15 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
8 units / day
= 120 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 →

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KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE 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 Pain Moderately severe acute pain
Drug Class
Anti-Inflammatory AgentsNon-Steroidal [CS]Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor [EPC]Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors [MoA]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Ketorolac Tromethamine billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Ketorolac Tromethamine billing and coding information.
Are there any available Ketorolac Tromethamine patient assistance programs?
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Where can I find Ketorolac Tromethamine prescribing information?
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Where can I find Ketorolac Tromethamine side effect information?
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Does billing KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS has identified KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE(J1885) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. See CMS guidelines on use of the JZ and JW wastage modifiers below.

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