MIDAZOLAM-SODIUM CHLORIDE (PF) J Code: J2252

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, midazolam in 0.8% sodium chloride, intravenous, not therapeutically equivalent to j2250, 1 mg

HCPCS Added Date October 1, 2024

Manufacturer B. Braun Medical Inc

Route of Administration Intravenous

Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection, Solution | Not Available

About MIDAZOLAM-SODIUM CHLORIDE (PF)

Midazolam-sodium Chloride (PF) is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2252 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Sedative, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by B. Braun Medical Inc.

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NDC Code Information

3 NDC packages are crosswalked to J2252. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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MIDAZOLAM-SODIUM CHLORIDE (PF) Pricing & Reimbursement

J2252 Private Payer Reimbursement

$0.07 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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Midazolam Hydrochloride 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code	Manufacturer	Active Ingredient	HCPCS Description
J2250	Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers)	Midazolam Hydrochloride	Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg
J2251	Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers)	Midazolam Hydrochloride	Injection, midazolam in 0.9% sodium chloride, intravenous, not therapeutically equivalent to j2250, 1 mg
J2252	Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers)	Midazolam Hydrochloride	Injection, midazolam in 0.8% sodium chloride, intravenous, not therapeutically equivalent to j2250, 1 mg

MIDAZOLAM-SODIUM CHLORIDE (PF) CPT Administration Codes

CPT Code	Description
96374	Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug), IV push, single, or initial substance/drug

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 →

MIDAZOLAM-SODIUM CHLORIDE (PF) Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2252 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

400 units / day

= 400 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 →

MIDAZOLAM-SODIUM CHLORIDE (PF) 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.

Sedation of intubated and mechanically ventilated patients

Drug Class

Benzodiazepine [EPC]Benzodiazepines [CS]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a manufacturer-published billing and coding guide for Midazolam-Sodium Chloride (Pf)?

Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for Midazolam-Sodium Chloride (Pf).

Are there any available patient assistance programs for Midazolam-Sodium Chloride (Pf)?

Our team has not identified a source of patient assistance information for Midazolam-Sodium Chloride (Pf).

Where can I find Midazolam-Sodium Chloride (Pf) prescribing information?

Our team has not identified a source of prescribing information for this medication

Is there available side effect information for Midazolam-Sodium Chloride (Pf)?

Our team has not identified a source of side effect information for Midazolam-Sodium Chloride (Pf).

Does billing MIDAZOLAM-SODIUM CHLORIDE (PF) require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include MIDAZOLAM-SODIUM CHLORIDE (PF) (J2252) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2252. For more information, visit the link below.

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