LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN S Code: S5553

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Insulin, long acting; 5 units

HCPCS Added Date October 1, 2003

Manufacturer Sanofi

Route of Administration Subcutaneous

Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN

Lantus Solostar PEN is a medication aligned to the HCPCS S Code: S5553 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Insulin medication is administered via the subcutaneous route and manufactured by Sanofi.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to S5553. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN Pricing & Reimbursement

S5553 Private Payer Reimbursement

$0.44 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN 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 Lantus Solostar PEN (S5553) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing S5553. Wastage billing guide →

LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN 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.

diabetes mellitus

Drug Class

Insulin Analog [EPC]Insulin [CS]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Lantus Solostar Pen billing and coding guide?

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

Are there any available Lantus Solostar Pen patient assistance programs?

LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN patient assistance information can be found through Sanofi. Visit Here →

Where can I find Lantus Solostar Pen prescribing information?

LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →

Where can I find Lantus Solostar Pen side effect information?

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

Does billing LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN (S5553) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing S5553. For more information, visit the link below.

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