TIGAN J Code: J3250

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, trimethobenzamide hcl, up to 200 mg

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1982

Manufacturer Par Pharmaceutical, Inc

Route of Administration Intramuscular

Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection

About TIGAN

Tigan is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J3250 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is an Anti-Emetic drug administered via the intramuscular route and manufactured by Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting that can happen due to surgery or certain stomach/intestinal problems (such as gastroenteritis). Treating vomiting quickly can keep you from getting dehydrated. Trimethobenzamide belongs to a class of drugs known as antiemetics. It works by stopping the signals in the brain that cause vomiting. Trimethobenzamide injection must not be used by children.

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

Based on publicly available CMS files. The list of NDCs below is not exhaustive.

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
42023-0119-25	Tigan	Par Health USA, LLC	25	200 MG / 2 ML

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TIGAN Pricing & Reimbursement

J3250 Private Payer Reimbursement

$57.54 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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As of Q3 2026

TIGAN 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 Tigan (J3250) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J3250. Wastage billing guide →

TIGAN Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J3250 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 200 mg. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office

2 units / day

= 400 mg per day

Hospital Outpatient

4 units / day

= 800 mg 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 →

TIGAN 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.

nausea associated with gastroenteritis postoperative nausea and vomiting

Drug Class

Antiemetic [EPC]Emesis Suppression [PE]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Tigan billing and coding guide?

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

Are there any available Tigan patient assistance programs?

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

Where can I find Tigan prescribing information?

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Where can I find Tigan side effect information?

Information regarding TIGAN's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →

Does billing TIGAN require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include TIGAN (J3250) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J3250. For more information, visit the link below.

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