PAPAVERINE HCL J Code: J2440

Self-Administered Drug Exclusion 5 Medicare Administrative Contractors list J2440 as usually self-administered and exclude it from Part B coverage in their jurisdictions. Check the article for your MAC before billing: CGS, Noridian (A53032), Noridian (A53033), Palmetto, Wellpoint Federal, WPS · All SAD lists →

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, papaverine hcl, up to 60 mg

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1986

Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers

Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intravenous, Parenteral

Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution

About PAPAVERINE HCL

Papaverine HCL is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2440 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Cardiology drug administered via the intramuscular, intravenous, or parenteral routes and manufactured by multiple companies.

Manufacturers, reach out to us to add more information.

NDC Code Information

7 NDC packages are crosswalked to J2440. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
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PAPAVERINE HCL Pricing & Reimbursement

J2440 Private Payer Reimbursement

$37.56 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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PAPAVERINE HCL CPT Administration Codes

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 Papaverine HCL (J2440) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2440. Wastage billing guide →

PAPAVERINE HCL Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2440 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = up to 60 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

4 units / day

Same limit in both settings

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 →

PAPAVERINE HCL 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.

Vascular spasm associated with acute myocardial infarction (coronary occlusion) Angina pectoris Peripheral embolism Pulmonary embolism Peripheral vascular disease with a vasospastic element Cerebral angiospastic states Ureteral colic Biliary colic Gastrointestinal colic

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Papaverine Hcl billing and coding guide?

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

Are there any available Papaverine Hcl patient assistance programs?

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

Where can I find Papaverine Hcl prescribing information?

Our team is still working to identify a prescribing information source for PAPAVERINE HCL

Where can I find Papaverine Hcl side effect information?

Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for PAPAVERINE HCL. Please check back in a few weeks.

Does billing PAPAVERINE HCL require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include PAPAVERINE HCL (J2440) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2440. For more information, visit the link below.

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