MINOCIN J Code: J2265

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, minocycline hydrochloride, 1 mg

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2012

Manufacturer Melinta Therapeutics

Route of Administration Intravenous

Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection

About MINOCIN

Minocin is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2265 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Antibiotic medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Melinta Therapeutics.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to J2265. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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MINOCIN Pricing & Reimbursement

J2265 Private Payer Reimbursement

$2.46 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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MINOCIN 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

CMS does not include Minocin (J2265) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2265. Wastage billing guide →

MINOCIN Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2265 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 →

MINOCIN 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.

Actinomycosis Acute intestinal amebiasis Anthrax Bartonellosis Brucellosis Campylobacter fetus infections Cholera Gram-negative bacterial infections (Escherichia coli, Enterobacter aerogenes, Shigella species, Acinetobacter species) Granuloma inguinale Inclusion conjunctivitis Infections caused by Clostridium species Listeriosis Lymphogranuloma venereum Meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis Nongonococcal urethritis, endocervical, or rectal infections Plague Psittacosis (Ornithosis) Q fever Relapsing fever Respiratory tract and urinary tract infections caused by Klebsiella species Respiratory tract infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae Respiratory tract infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae Rickettsialpox and tick fevers Rocky Mountain spotted fever Severe acne Skin and skin structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus Syphilis Trachoma Tularemia Typhus fever and the typhus group Upper respiratory tract infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae Vincent's infection Yaws

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Drug Class

Decreased Prothrombin Activity [PE]Tetracycline-class Drug [EPC]Tetracyclines [CS]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Minocin billing and coding guide?

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

Are there any available Minocin patient assistance programs?

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

Where can I find Minocin prescribing information?

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

Where can I find Minocin side effect information?

Information regarding MINOCIN's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →

Does billing MINOCIN require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include MINOCIN (J2265) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2265. For more information, visit the link below.

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