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Updated July 1st, 2026

Micafungin J Code: J2247

Injection, micafungin sodium (par pharm) not thereapeutically equivalent to j2248, 1 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J2247, effective October 1, 2026: $0.219 per HCPCS billing unit, unchanged from Q3 2026. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$0.219
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, micafungin sodium (par pharm) not thereapeutically equivalent to j2248, 1 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2023
Manufacturer Endo USA
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution

About Micafungin

Micafungin is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2247 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Anti-Fungal medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Endo USA.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used to treat a variety of fungal infections. It is also used to prevent fungal infections in patients who are having a stem cell transplant. Micafungin belongs to a class of drugs known as echinocandins. It works by stopping the growth of fungi.

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

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Micafungin Pricing & Reimbursement

J2247 Private Payer Reimbursement
$0.66 / 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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Micafungin Sodium 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J2246 Baxter Healthcare Micafungin Sodium Injection, micafungin in sodium (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to j2248, 1 mg
J2247 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Micafungin Sodium Injection, micafungin sodium (par pharm) not thereapeutically equivalent to j2248, 1 mg
J2248 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Micafungin Sodium Injection, micafungin sodium, 1 mg

Micafungin 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 Micafungin (J2247) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2247. Wastage billing guide →

Micafungin Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2247 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
150 units / day
= 150 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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Micafungin 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.

Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses Esophageal Candidiasis Prophylaxis of Candida Infections in HSCT Recipients
Drug Class
Echinocandin Antifungal [EPC]Lipopeptides [CS]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Micafungin billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Micafungin billing and coding information.
Are there any available Micafungin patient assistance programs?
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Where can I find Micafungin prescribing information?
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Where can I find Micafungin side effect information?
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Does billing Micafungin require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include Micafungin (J2247) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2247. For more information, visit the link below.

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