Home Drug Codes J Codes J2730 · PROTOPAM CHLORIDE
Updated July 1st, 2026

PROTOPAM CHLORIDE J Code: J2730

Injection, pralidoxime chloride, up to 1 gm

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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 ?
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WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, pralidoxime chloride, up to 1 gm
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1986
Manufacturer Baxter Healthcare
Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution

About PROTOPAM CHLORIDE

Protopam Chloride is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2730 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Misc. medication is administered via the intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous routes and manufactured by Baxter Healthcare.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to J2730. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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PROTOPAM CHLORIDE Pricing & Reimbursement

J2730 Private Payer Reimbursement
$87.39 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

PROTOPAM CHLORIDE 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
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 Protopam Chloride (J2730) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2730. Wastage billing guide →

PROTOPAM CHLORIDE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2730 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 gm.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
2 units / day
= 2 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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PROTOPAM CHLORIDE 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.

Anticholinesterase Overdosage Organophosphate Poisoning
Drug Class
Cholinesterase Reactivator [EPC]Cholinesterase Reactivators [MoA]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Protopam Chloride billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Protopam Chloride billing and coding information.
Are there any available Protopam Chloride patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Protopam Chloride patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Protopam Chloride prescribing information?
PROTOPAM CHLORIDE prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Protopam Chloride side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for PROTOPAM CHLORIDE. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing PROTOPAM CHLORIDE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include PROTOPAM CHLORIDE (J2730) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2730. For more information, visit the link below.

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