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Updated July 1st, 2026

MEROPENEM J Code: J2184

Injection, meropenem (b. braun), not therapeutically equivalent to j2185, 100 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J2184, effective October 1, 2026: $1.921 per HCPCS billing unit, up 2.9% from $1.867. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$1.867
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, meropenem (b. braun), not therapeutically equivalent to j2185, 100 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2023
Manufacturer B. Braun Medical Inc
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About MEROPENEM

Meropenem is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2184 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Antibiotic medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by B. Braun Medical Inc.

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NDC Code Information

Based on publicly available CMS files. The list of NDCs below is not exhaustive.

NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
00264-3183-11 Meropenem and Sodium Chloride B. Braun Medical Inc. 120 500 MG / 50 ML
00264-3185-11 Meropenem and Sodium Chloride B. Braun Medical Inc. 240 1000 MG / 50 ML
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MEROPENEM Pricing & Reimbursement

J2184 Private Payer Reimbursement
$2.04 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

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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 Inc 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

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)
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Meropenem (J2184) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2184. Wastage billing guide →

MEROPENEM Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2184 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 →

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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 Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections
Drug Class
Carbapenems [CS]Penem Antibacterial [EPC]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Meropenem billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Meropenem billing and coding information.
Are there any available Meropenem patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Meropenem patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
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 effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →
Does billing MEROPENEM require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include MEROPENEM (J2184) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2184. For more information, visit the link below.

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