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Updated July 1st, 2026

VABOMERE J Code: J2186

Injection, meropenem and vaborbactam, 10mg/10mg (20mg)

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$2.222
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 9178
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q3 2026
WAC · AWP ?
$•••.••
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
2
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, meropenem and vaborbactam, 10mg/10mg (20mg)
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2019
Manufacturer Melinta Therapeutics
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Powder, For Solution

About VABOMERE

Vabomere is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2186 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Antibiotic, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Melinta Therapeutics.

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NDC Code Information

2 NDC packages are crosswalked to J2186. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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VABOMERE Pricing & Reimbursement

J2186 Private Payer Reimbursement
$2.19 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

Vabomere 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J2186 Melinta Therapeutics Vabomere Injection, meropenem and vaborbactam, 10mg/10mg (20mg)

VABOMERE 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)
JW / JZ modifiers apply

CMS has identified Vabomere (J2186) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. Wastage billing guide →

VABOMERE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2186 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = (10 mg/10mg) 20 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
600 units / day
Same limit in both settings

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 →

VABOMERE 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.

Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI), including Pyelonephritis
Drug Class
Carbapenems [CS]Penem Antibacterial [EPC]beta Lactamase Inhibitor [EPC]beta Lactamase Inhibitors [MoA]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Vabomere billing and coding guide?
Billing and coding information for VABOMERE can be found through Melinta Therapeutics. Visit Here →
Are there any available Vabomere patient assistance programs?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of patient assistance information for VABOMERE.
Where can I find Vabomere prescribing information?
VABOMERE prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Vabomere side effect information?
Information regarding VABOMERE's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →
Does billing VABOMERE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS has identified VABOMERE(J2186) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. See CMS guidelines on use of the JZ and JW wastage modifiers below.

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