LEVOFLOXACIN J Code: J1956
Injection, levofloxacin, 250 mg
Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J1956, effective October 1, 2026: $2.565 per HCPCS billing unit, up 34.4% from $1.909. From CMS's final file.
Drug & Product Overview
About LEVOFLOXACIN
Levofloxacin is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1956 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Antibiotic medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by multiple companies.
According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth.
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NDC Code Information
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| NDC Code | Drug | Manufacturer | Billing Units / Pkg | Package Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00143-9315-24 | Levofloxacin | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | 24 | 250 MG / 50 ML |
| 00409-2220-24 | Levofloxacin | Hospira, Inc | 24 | 250 MG / 50 ML |
| 25021-0132-81 | Levofloxacin | Sagent Pharmaceuticals | 24 | 250 MG / 50 ML |
| 44567-0435-24 | Levofloxacin | WG Critical Care, LLC | 24 | 250 MG / 50 ML |
| 63323-0355-50 | Levofloxacin | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 24 | 250 MG / 50 ML |
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LEVOFLOXACIN Pricing & Reimbursement
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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) |
CMS has identified Levofloxacin (J1956) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. Wastage billing guide →
LEVOFLOXACIN Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)
The most billing units of J1956 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 250 mg.
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 →
LEVOFLOXACIN Clinical Information
Indications and drug classification.
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.
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