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Updated July 1st, 2026

PROCAINAMIDE HCL J Code: J2690

Injection, procainamide hcl, up to 1 gm

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J2690, effective October 1, 2026: $394.868 per HCPCS billing unit, up 33.7% from $295.361. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$295.361
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$295.361
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 9219
ASP ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, procainamide hcl, up to 1 gm
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1982
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Multi-Dose
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution

About PROCAINAMIDE HCL

Procainamide HCL is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2690 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Cardiology, it is administered via the intramuscular or intravenous routes and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Drug uses not available

Disclaimer: This is a summary and does not contain all possible information about this product. For complete information about this product or your specific health needs, ask your healthcare professional.

NDC Code Information

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NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
00409-1902-01 Procainamide Hydrochloride Hospira, Inc. 25 Procainamide Hydrochlo ride Intramuscul… Login for More
14789-0900-02 Procainamide Hydrochloride Nexus Pharmaceuticals LLC 10 Procainamide Hydrochlo ride Intramuscul… Login for More
14789-0901-10 Procainamide Hydrochloride Nexus Pharmaceuticals LLC 10 Procainamide Hydrochlo ride Intramuscul… Login for More
25021-0322-10 Procainamide Hydrochloride Sagent Pharmaceuticals 10 Procainamide Hydrochlo ride Intramuscul… Login for More
65145-0155-10 Procainamide Hydrochloride Caplin Steriles Limited 10 Procainamide Hydrochlo ride Intramuscul… Login for More
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PROCAINAMIDE HCL Pricing & Reimbursement

J2690 Private Payer Reimbursement
$344.40 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

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PROCAINAMIDE HCL 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
96374 Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug), IV push, single, or initial substance/drug
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Procainamide HCL (J2690) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2690. Wastage billing guide →

PROCAINAMIDE HCL Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2690 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 gm.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
4 units / day
= 4 gm 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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PROCAINAMIDE 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.

Ventricular arrhythmias ventricular arrhythmias
Drug Class
Antiarrhythmic [EPC]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Procainamide Hcl billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Procainamide Hcl billing and coding information.
Are there any available Procainamide Hcl patient assistance programs?
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Where can I find Procainamide Hcl prescribing information?
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Does billing PROCAINAMIDE HCL require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include PROCAINAMIDE HCL (J2690) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2690. For more information, visit the link below.

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