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Updated October 1st, 2026

VASOPRESSIN J Code: J2598

Injection, vasopressin, 1 unit

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$0.566
/ HCPCS billing unit
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q4 2026
ASP ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, vasopressin, 1 unit
HCPCS Added Date July 1, 2023
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Single-Dose, Multi-Dose
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution | Not Available

About VASOPRESSIN

Vasopressin is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2598 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Cardiology medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Drug uses not available

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

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NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
00548-9701-00 Vasopressin Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 200 Vasopressin Intravenou s Injection 20 U… Login for More
25021-0474-01 Vasopressin Sagent Pharmaceuticals 500 Vasopressin Intravenou s Injection 20 U… Login for More
42023-0164-10 Vasostrict Par Health USA, LLC 200 Vasostrict Intravenous Injection 20 UN… Login for More
43598-0914-06 vasopressin Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. 500 vasopressin Intravenou s Injection 20 U… Login for More
43598-0914-25 Vasopressin Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. 500 vasopressin Intravenou s Injection 20 U… Login for More
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VASOPRESSIN Pricing & Reimbursement

J2598 Private Payer Reimbursement
$1.00 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

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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)
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Vasopressin (J2598) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2598. Wastage billing guide →

VASOPRESSIN Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2598 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 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 vasodilatory shock
Drug Class
Decreased Diuresis [PE]Vasoconstriction [PE]Vasopressins [CS]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Vasopressin billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Vasopressin billing and coding information.
Are there any available Vasopressin patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Vasopressin patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Vasopressin prescribing information?
VASOPRESSIN prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Vasopressin side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for VASOPRESSIN. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing VASOPRESSIN require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include VASOPRESSIN (J2598) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2598. For more information, visit the link below.

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