Home Drug Codes J Codes J2650 · PREDNISOLONE ACETATE
Updated July 1st, 2026

PREDNISOLONE ACETATE J Code: J2650

Injection, prednisolone acetate, up to 1 ml

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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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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, prednisolone acetate, up to 1 ml
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1982
Route of Administration Intramuscular
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

About PREDNISOLONE ACETATE

Prednisolone Acetate is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2650 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is an Ophthalmology drug administered via the intramuscular route.

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NDC Code Information

No NDC packages are aligned to J2650 in publicly available CMS files.

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PREDNISOLONE ACETATE Pricing & Reimbursement

J2650 Private Payer Reimbursement
$0.41 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

PREDNISOLONE ACETATE 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 Prednisolone Acetate (J2650) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2650. Wastage billing guide →

PREDNISOLONE ACETATE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2650 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = up to 1 ml.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
0 units / day
Not payable in this 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 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Prednisolone acetate billing and coding guide?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for Prednisolone acetate. Please reach out to us if this is a mistake.
Are there any available Prednisolone acetate patient assistance programs?
Our team has not identified a source of patient assistance information for Prednisolone acetate. Please reach out to us if this is a mistake.
Where can I find Prednisolone acetate prescribing information?
No available source of prescribing information for Prednisolone acetate
Where can I find Prednisolone acetate side effect information?
A link for Prednisolone acetate side effect information is not available.
Does billing Prednisolone acetate require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include PREDNISOLONE ACETATE (J2650) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2650. For more information, visit the link below.

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