Meropenem J Code: J2183

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, meropenem (wg critical care), not therapeutically equivalent to j2185, 100 mg

HCPCS Added Date July 1, 2024

Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers

Route of Administration Intravenous

Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Powder, For Solution

About Meropenem

Meropenem is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2183 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Antibiotic, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Meropenem is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a carbapenem-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

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

Based on publicly available CMS files. Showing 2 of 3 NDCs — log in for the full crosswalk.

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
44567-0402-06	Meropenem	WG Critical Care, LLC	120	Meropenem Intravenous Injection 2 G/1 … Login for More
72078-0081-06	Meropenem	Mylan Institutional LLC	120	Meropenem Intravenous Injection 2 G/1 … Login for More
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Meropenem Pricing & Reimbursement

J2183 Private Payer Reimbursement

$1.46 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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As of Q4 2026

Meropenem 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code	Manufacturer	Active Ingredient	HCPCS Description
J2183	Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers)	Meropenem	Injection, meropenem (wg critical care), not therapeutically equivalent to j2185, 100 mg
J2184	B. Braun Medical	Meropenem	Injection, meropenem (b. braun), not therapeutically equivalent to j2185, 100 mg
J2185	Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers)	Meropenem	Injection, meropenem, 100 mg

Meropenem CPT Administration Codes

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)

Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

This product is new and does not yet appear on the CMS list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Wastage billing guide →

Meropenem Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2183 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 100 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

60 units / day

= 6,000 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 →

Meropenem 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.

Bacterial Meningitis Bacterial meningitis

Drug Class

Carbapenems [CS]Penem Antibacterial [EPC]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Meropenem billing and coding guide?

Our team did not identify patient assistance information for Meropenem

Are there any available Meropenem patient assistance programs?

Our team did not identify patient assistance information for Meropenem

Where can I find Meropenem prescribing information?

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

Where can I find Meropenem side effect information?

Information regarding Meropenem's side effect information can be found at Medline Plus.

Does billing Meropenem require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include Meropenem (J2183) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2183. For more information, visit the link below.

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