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Updated July 1st, 2026

NEMBUTAL SODIUM J Code: J2515

Injection, pentobarbital sodium, per 50 mg

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$19.299
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 1854
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q3 2026
WAC · AWP ?
$•••.••
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
6
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, pentobarbital sodium, per 50 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1982
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Multi-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Solution | Not Available

About NEMBUTAL SODIUM

Nembutal Sodium is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2515 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Sedative drug administered via the intramuscular or intravenous routes and manufactured by multiple companies.

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NDC Code Information

6 NDC packages are crosswalked to J2515. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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NEMBUTAL SODIUM Pricing & Reimbursement

J2515 Private Payer Reimbursement
$45.38 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

NEMBUTAL SODIUM 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
96372 Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intramuscular
96374 Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug), IV push, single, or initial substance/drug
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Nembutal Sodium (J2515) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2515. Wastage billing guide →

NEMBUTAL SODIUM Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2515 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 50 mg. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office
1 unit / day
= 50 mg per day
Hospital Outpatient
8 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 →

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NEMBUTAL SODIUM 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.

Acute convulsive episodes Acute convulsive episodes (status epilepticus, cholera, eclampsia, meningitis, tetanus, toxic reactions to strychnine or local anesthetics) Insomnia Preanesthesia Sedation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Nembutal Sodium billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Nembutal Sodium billing and coding information.
Are there any available Nembutal Sodium patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Nembutal Sodium patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Nembutal Sodium prescribing information?
Our team is still working to identify a prescribing information source for NEMBUTAL SODIUM
Where can I find Nembutal Sodium side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for NEMBUTAL SODIUM. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing NEMBUTAL SODIUM require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include NEMBUTAL SODIUM (J2515) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2515. For more information, visit the link below.

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