VASOPRESSIN J Code: J2601

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, vasopressin (baxter), 1 unit

HCPCS Added Date October 1, 2024

Manufacturer Baxter Healthcare

Route of Administration Intravenous

Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

Dosage Form Injection

About VASOPRESSIN

Vasopressin is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2601 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Endocrinology medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Baxter Healthcare.

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

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

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
00338-9640-12	Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride	Baxter Healthcare Corporation	240	Vasopressin in 0.9% So dium Chloride In… Login for More
00338-9647-12	Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride	Baxter Healthcare Corporation	480	Vasopressin in 0.9% So dium Chloride In… Login for More

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VASOPRESSIN Pricing & Reimbursement

J2601 Private Payer Reimbursement

$2.18 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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Historical Graphing and Billing Calculator

per HCPCS unit

As of Q4 2026

Vasopressin In 0.9% Sodium Chloride 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code	Manufacturer	Active Ingredient	HCPCS Description
J2601	Baxter Healthcare	Vasopressin In 0.9% Sodium Chloride	Injection, vasopressin (baxter), 1 unit

VASOPRESSIN CPT Administration Codes

CPT Code	Description
96374	Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug), IV push, single, or initial substance/drug

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 Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2601 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 →

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]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available VASOPRESSIN billing and coding guide?

Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for VASOPRESSIN.

Are there any available VASOPRESSIN patient assistance programs?

Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of patient assistance information for VASOPRESSIN.

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?

We have not yet identified a source of side effect information for VASOPRESSIN.

Does billing VASOPRESSIN require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include VASOPRESSIN (J2601) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2601. For more information, visit the link below.

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