Home Drug Codes J Codes J1726 · MAKENA
Updated July 1st, 2026

MAKENA J Code: J1726

Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, (makena), 10 mg

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q3 2026
WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
1
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, (makena), 10 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2018
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

About MAKENA

Makena is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1726 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Fertility drug manufactured by multiple companies.

Manufacturers, reach out to us to add more information.

NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to J1726. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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MAKENA 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
96401 Chemotherapy administration, subcutaneous or intramuscular; non-hormonal anti-neoplastic
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Makena (J1726) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1726. Wastage billing guide →

MAKENA Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J1726 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 10 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
28 units / day
= 280 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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MAKENA 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.

FDA approval withdrawn in the U.S. on April 6, 2023 (previous indication was to reduce risk of preterm birth in women with a singleton pregnancy and prior spontaneous preterm birth)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Makena billing and coding guide?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for MAKENA.
Are there any available Makena patient assistance programs?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of patient assistance information for MAKENA.
Where can I find Makena prescribing information?
MAKENA prescribing information can be found at the link below. Please reach out to us if you believe this information to be innacurate or out of date. Visit Here →
Where can I find Makena side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for MAKENA. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing MAKENA require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include MAKENA (J1726) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1726. For more information, visit the link below.

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