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Updated July 1st, 2026

Nexterone J Code: J0283

Injection, amiodarone hydrochloride (nexterone), 30 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J0283, effective October 1, 2026: $2.763 per HCPCS billing unit, up 17.2% from $2.358. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$2.358
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
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CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, amiodarone hydrochloride (nexterone), 30 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2023
Manufacturer Baxter Healthcare
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About Nexterone

Nexterone is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0283 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Cardiology drug administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Baxter Healthcare.

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NDC Code Information

Based on publicly available CMS files. The list of NDCs below is not exhaustive.

NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
43066-0150-10 Nexterone Baxter Healthcare Corporation 5 150 MG / 100 ML
43066-0360-20 Nexterone Baxter Healthcare Corporation 12 360 MG / 200 ML
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Nexterone Pricing & Reimbursement

J0283 Private Payer Reimbursement
$2.43 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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Amiodarone Hydrochloride 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J0282 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, amiodarone hydrochloride, 30 mg
J0283 Baxter Healthcare Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, amiodarone hydrochloride (nexterone), 30 mg

Nexterone 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)
JW / JZ modifiers apply

CMS has identified Nexterone (J0283) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. Wastage billing guide →

Nexterone Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J0283 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 30 mg. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office
35 units / day
= 1,050 mg per day
Hospital Outpatient
70 units / day
= 2,100 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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Nexterone 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.

Ventricular fibrillation and hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia
Drug Class
Antiarrhythmic [EPC]Cytochrome P450 1A2 Inhibitors [MoA]Cytochrome P450 2C9 Inhibitors [MoA]Cytochrome P450 2D6 Inhibitors [MoA]Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitors [MoA]P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors [MoA]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Nexterone billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Nexterone billing and coding information.
Are there any available Nexterone patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Nexterone patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Nexterone prescribing information?
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Where can I find Nexterone side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for Nexterone. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing Nexterone require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS has identified Nexterone(J0283) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. See CMS guidelines on use of the JZ and JW wastage modifiers below.

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