PARICALCITOL J Code: J2501
Injection, paricalcitol, 1 mcg
Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J2501, effective October 1, 2026: $0.891 per HCPCS billing unit, down 0.9% from $0.899. From CMS's final file.
Drug & Product Overview
About PARICALCITOL
Paricalcitol is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2501 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Endocrinology, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by multiple companies.
According to CMS Drug Use Information: Paricalcitol is a man-made active form of vitamin D, which is needed for building and keeping strong bones. Paricalcitol is used in patients with long-term kidney disease to treat or prevent high levels of a certain natural substance made by the body (parathyroid hormone). Too much parathyroid hormone can cause serious problems such as bone disorders. Most people get enough vitamin D from exposure to the sun and from fortified food products (such as dairy products, vitamins). Before regular vitamin D can be used by the body, it needs to be changed to the active form by the liver and kidneys. People with kidney disease cannot make enough of the active form of vitamin D. Vitamin D helps control parathyroid hormone and the levels of certain minerals (such as calcium, phosphorus) that are needed for building and keeping strong bones.
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NDC Code Information
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| NDC Code | Drug | Manufacturer | Billing Units / Pkg | Package Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00074-1658-01 | Zemplar | AbbVie Inc. | 125 | 5 MCG / 1 ML |
| 00074-1658-05 | Zemplar | AbbVie Inc. | 250 | 10 MCG / 2 ML |
| 00074-4637-01 | Zemplar | AbbVie Inc. | 50 | 2 MCG / 1 ML |
| 16729-0310-08 | Paricalcitol | Accord Healthcare, Inc. | 50 | 2 MCG / 1 ML |
| 16729-0311-08 | Paricalcitol | Accord Healthcare, Inc. | 125 | 5 MCG / 1 ML |
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PARICALCITOL Pricing & Reimbursement
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| HCPCS Code | Manufacturer | Active Ingredient | HCPCS Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| J2501 | Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) | Paricalcitol | Injection, paricalcitol, 1 mcg |
PARICALCITOL 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) |
| 96374 Login for More | Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug), IV push, single, or initial substance/drug Login for More |
CMS does not include Paricalcitol (J2501) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2501. Wastage billing guide →
PARICALCITOL Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)
The most billing units of J2501 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mcg. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.
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 →
PARICALCITOL Clinical Information
Indications and drug classification.
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.
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