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Updated October 1st, 2026

VASOPRESSIN (AMERICAN REGENT) J Code: J2599

Injection, vasopressin (american regent), not therapeutically equivalent to j2598, 1 unit

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$0.574
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APC Payment Limit ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, vasopressin (american regent), not therapeutically equivalent to j2598, 1 unit
HCPCS Added Date July 1, 2023
Manufacturer American Regent
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose, Multi-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About VASOPRESSIN (AMERICAN REGENT)

Vasopressin (american Regent) is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2599 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Cardiology drug administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by American Regent.

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NDC Code Information

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NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
00517-1020-25 Vasopressin American Regent, Inc. 500 Vasopressin Intravenou s Injection 20 U… Login for More
00517-1030-01 Vasopressin American Regent, Inc. 200 Vasopressin Intravenou s Injection 200 … Login for More
72572-0860-25 Vasopressin Civica, Inc. 500 Vasopressin Intravenou s Injection 20 U… Login for More
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VASOPRESSIN (AMERICAN REGENT) Pricing & Reimbursement

J2599 Private Payer Reimbursement
$0.91 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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Vasopressin 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J2596 Long Grove Pharmaceuticals Vasopressin Injection, vasopressin (long grove), not therapeutically equivalent to j2598, 1 unit
J2598 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Vasopressin Injection, vasopressin, 1 unit
J2599 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Vasopressin Injection, vasopressin (american regent), not therapeutically equivalent to j2598, 1 unit

VASOPRESSIN (AMERICAN REGENT) 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)
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Vasopressin (american Regent) (J2599) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2599. Wastage billing guide →

VASOPRESSIN (AMERICAN REGENT) Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2599 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 unit.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
160 units / day
= 160 unit 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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VASOPRESSIN (AMERICAN REGENT) 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.

vasodilatory shock
Drug Class
Decreased Diuresis [PE]Vasoconstriction [PE]Vasopressins [CS]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Vasopressin (American Regent) billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Vasopressin (American Regent) billing and coding information.
Are there any available Vasopressin (American Regent) patient assistance programs?
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Where can I find Vasopressin (American Regent) prescribing information?
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Does billing VASOPRESSIN (AMERICAN REGENT) require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include VASOPRESSIN (AMERICAN REGENT) (J2599) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2599. For more information, visit the link below.

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