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Updated July 1st, 2026

OXYTOCIN J Code: J2590

Injection, oxytocin, up to 10 units

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q3 2026
WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
13
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, oxytocin, up to 10 units
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1986
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Single-Dose, Multi-Dose
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution

About OXYTOCIN

Oxytocin is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2590 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Misc. drug administered via the intramuscular or intravenous routes and manufactured by multiple companies.

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NDC Code Information

13 NDC packages are crosswalked to J2590. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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OXYTOCIN Pricing & Reimbursement

J2590 Private Payer Reimbursement
$1.31 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

OXYTOCIN 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
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Oxytocin (J2590) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2590. Wastage billing guide →

OXYTOCIN Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2590 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 10 units. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office
3 units / day
= 30 units per day
Hospital Outpatient
15 units / day
= 150 units 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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OXYTOCIN 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.

Control of Postpartum Uterine Bleeding Incomplete or Inevitable Abortion Incomplete, Inevitable, or Elective Abortion Induction or Stimulation of Labor
Drug Class
Increased Uterine Smooth Muscle Contraction or Tone [PE]Oxytocic [EPC]Oxytocin [CS]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Oxytocin billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Oxytocin billing and coding information.
Are there any available Oxytocin patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Oxytocin patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Oxytocin prescribing information?
Our team is still working to identify a prescribing information source for OXYTOCIN
Where can I find Oxytocin side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for OXYTOCIN. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing OXYTOCIN require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include OXYTOCIN (J2590) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2590. For more information, visit the link below.

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