METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE J Code: J2210

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, methylergonovine maleate, up to 0.2 mg

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1982

Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers

Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intravenous

Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution

About METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE

Methylergonovine Maleate is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2210 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Hormone Replacement, it is administered via the intramuscular or intravenous routes and manufactured by multiple companies.

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NDC Code Information

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NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
00517-0740-20	Methylergonovine Maleate	American Regent, Inc.	20	0.2 MG / 1 ML
51991-0144-17	Methylergonovine Maleate	Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.	10	0.2 MG / 1 ML
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METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE Pricing & Reimbursement

J2210 Private Payer Reimbursement

$21.27 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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As of Q3 2026

METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE 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 Methylergonovine Maleate (J2210) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2210. Wastage billing guide →

METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2210 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 0.2 mg. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office

1 unit / day

= 0.2 mg per day

Hospital Outpatient

5 units / day

= 1 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 →

METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE 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.

uterine atony, hemorrhage and subinvolution of the uterus; control of uterine hemorrhage in the second stage of labor uterine atony, hemorrhage and subinvolution of the uterus; uterine hemorrhage in the second stage of labor

Drug Class

Ergolines [CS]Ergot Derivative [EPC]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Methylergonovine Maleate billing and coding guide?

We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Methylergonovine Maleate billing and coding information.

Are there any available Methylergonovine Maleate patient assistance programs?

Our team did not identify a source for Methylergonovine Maleate patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.

Where can I find Methylergonovine Maleate prescribing information?

Our team is still working to identify a prescribing information source for METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE

Where can I find Methylergonovine Maleate side effect information?

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Does billing METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE (J2210) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2210. For more information, visit the link below.

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