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HCPCS J0270

Injection, alprostadil, 1.25 mcg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered)

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HCPCS Information

HCPCS Code: J0270
The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) is a set of unique alphanumeric codes used to report medical procedures and services to healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid. HCPCS codes are used in conjunction with NDC codes for billing and medical documentation puporses. For instance, HCPCS J0270 identifies the type of service or supply used while any of the 11 NDC codes below could be used to specify the exact drug used.
Short Description
Alprostadil for injection
Long Description
Injection, alprostadil, 1.25 mcg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered)
Pricing Indicator
Drugs
Multiple Pricing Indicator
Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage Description
Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS Type of Service
Other drugs
HCPCS Classification
List of HCPCS codes for: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method, Chemotherapy Drugs (J-codes)

HCPCS Crossover to NDC Codes

The NDC codes below allow precise billing based on the specific manufacturer and medication used:

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Status
0009-0215Prostin VR PEDIATRICAlprostadilInjection, SolutionIntravascular; IntravenousPharmacia & Upjohn Company LlcACTIVE
0009-3169Prostin VR PEDIATRICAlprostadilInjection, SolutionIntravascular; IntravenousPharmacia And Upjohn Company LlcACTIVE
0009-3701Caverject AlprostadilInjection, Powder, Lyophilized, For SolutionIntracavernousPharmacia & Upjohn Company LlcACTIVE
0009-5181Caverject Impulse AlprostadilInjection, Powder, Lyophilized, For SolutionIntracavernousPharmacia & Upjohn Company LlcACTIVE
0009-5182Caverject Impulse AlprostadilInjection, Powder, Lyophilized, For SolutionIntracavernousPharmacia & Upjohn Company LlcACTIVE
0009-7686Caverject AlprostadilInjection, Powder, Lyophilized, For SolutionIntracavernousPharmacia & Upjohn Company LlcACTIVE
0703-1501Alprostadil Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc.
38779-0944 AlprostadilPowderMedisca Inc.ACTIVE
51927-2196 AlprostadilPowderProfessional Compounding Centers Of America Dba PccaACTIVE
62991-1128 Alprostadil Prostaglandin E1PowderLetco Medical, LlcACTIVE
71288-206Alprostadil AlprostadilInjection, Solution, ConcentrateIntravascularMeitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc.ACTIVE