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Updated July 1st, 2026

VASOPRESSIN J Code: J2596

Injection, vasopressin (long grove), not therapeutically equivalent to j2598, 1 unit

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J2596, effective October 1, 2026: $1.712 per HCPCS billing unit, up 51.0% from $1.134. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$1.134
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, vasopressin (long grove), not therapeutically equivalent to j2598, 1 unit
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2026
Manufacturer Long Grove Pharmaceuticals
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
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About VASOPRESSIN

Vasopressin is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2596 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Hormone Replacement drug administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Long Grove Pharmaceuticals.

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NDC Code Information

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NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
81298-8552-03 Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Long Grove Pharmaceuticals, LLC 200 Vasopressin in 0.9% So dium Chloride In… Login for More
81298-8554-03 Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Long Grove Pharmaceuticals, LLC 400 Vasopressin in 0.9% So dium Chloride In… Login for More
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VASOPRESSIN Pricing & Reimbursement

J2596 Private Payer Reimbursement
$1.59 / 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 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)
96374 Login for More Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug), IV push, single, or initial substance/drug Login for More
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

This product is new and does not yet appear on the CMS list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Wastage billing guide →

VASOPRESSIN 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 a manufacturer-published VASOPRESSIN billing and coding guide?
We have not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for VASOPRESSIN. Please reach out to our team if you believe that this is a mistake.
Is there an available VASOPRESSIN patient assistance program?
Our team did not identify a source of patient assistance information for VASOPRESSIN. Please reach out if you believe that this is a mistake.
Where can I find VASOPRESSIN prescribing information?
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Where can I find VASOPRESSIN side effect information?
Our team has not identified a source of side effect information for VASOPRESSIN.
Does billing VASOPRESSIN require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include VASOPRESSIN (J2596) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2596. For more information, visit the link below.

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