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J0665

J0665 – Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg · NDC Crosswalk & Billing Units

HCPCS Level II J-code · Medicare Part B drug billing
J-code ● 122 NDCs crosswalked per 0.5 MG $0.011/unit ASP+6%

📋 J0665 summary

J0665 is a HCPCS Level II J-code used to bill bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg, billed per 0.5 MG. The number of billing units to report depends on the dose administered and the NDC/package billed — use the calculator below.

Brand names associated with J0665: Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Marcaine, Sensorcaine

Code J0665 Billing unit 0.5 MG Payment limit $0.011/unit NDC-Crosswalk 122 Quarter Q3 2026 RxCUI Atlas Trace the drug concept →

⚠ An NDC↔HCPCS crosswalk and a published payment limit do not guarantee payer coverage or payment. Always verify the current payer policy and claim format before billing.

🗂️ Key billing facts

HCPCS codeJ0665
DescriptorInjection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg
Billing unit0.5 MG
Payment limit / unit$0.011
Est. ASP / unit$0.010 est.
Mapped NDCs122
Data periodQ3 2026
Last updated2026-08-20

💊 About Bupivacaine / Epinephrine DRUG GUIDE

This medication is used in adults to provide local or regional anesthesia (numbing) or analgesia (pain relief) for a wide range of procedures — including surgery, dental and oral surgery, diagnostic tests, and obstetrical (childbirth-related) procedures.Not every type of nerve block is appropriate for this medication.

Your care team will select the right concentration and technique for your specific situation.

Read the full Bupivacaine / Epinephrine drug guide →
Clinical overview from our editorial drug guide for Bupivacaine / Epinephrine. For billing reference, see the sections above.

🧾 Billing & reimbursement HCPCS · CMS · EFF. Q3 2026

📅 Payment limits effective Q3 2026 — from the CMS Medicare Part B Payment Limit File (revised quarterly).
Medicare payment limit / unit
$0.011
Est. ASP / unit
$0.010 est.
Est. after 2% sequester
$0.011
HCPCS dosage
0.5 MG
The CMS payment limit is the Medicare Part B drug allowance (ASP + 6%, statutory). After the 2% federal sequester the effective payment is ≈ ASP + 4.3%; estimated ASP = payment limit ÷ 1.06. Source: CMS Medicare Part B Payment Limit File (quarterly), Q3 2026.
Full HCPCS code details (official CMS record)
Long descriptionInjection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg
CoverageC — Carrier/MAC judgment
Pricing indicator51 — Drug — priced under the ASP methodology
Type of service1 — Medical care
BETOS-2O1E
ASC payment groupYY
Action codeP — Payment change
Effective date2024-01-01
Date added2023-07-01
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II code file (imported via admin).

🧮 Dosing & billing-units calculator HCPCS UNITS

One billing unit of J0665 = 0.5 mg. Enter a regimen to convert dose → billing units and project a full course.
Billing units = dose ÷ HCPCS unit size. Most payers require whole units — round per the payer's policy. “Est. Medicare pay” uses the current payment limit. For single-dose vials, drug discarded after administration may be separately billable with modifier JW (JZ when none is discarded) where allowed. Always verify payer-specific rounding before billing.

🔁 NDCs that bill under J0665 LEAST EXPENSIVE FIRST

122 NDCs map to J0665. Bill units = how many HCPCS units one package represents. Est. pay / pkg = payment limit ($0.011/unit) × that package's bill units.
NDC (11-digit)DrugLabelerPackageStrength Bill units Est. pay / pkg NADAC / unit StatusSource
70594-0116-01 Bupivacaine HCl Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Xellia 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE (70594-116-01) 2.5 mg/mL 250 $2.75 $0.048 ● Active CMS ASP
71288-0723-52 bupivacaine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Meitheal 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (71288-723-... 2.5 mg/mL 250 $2.75 $0.048 ● Active CMS + PDAC
70069-0752-01 Bupivacaine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Somerset 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70069-752-01) / 50 mL... 2.5 mg/mL 5 $0.06 $0.048 ● Active PDAC
70594-0119-01 Bupivacaine HCl Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Xellia 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE (70594-119-01) 5 mg/mL 500 $5.50 $0.086 ● Active CMS ASP
71288-0726-52 bupivacaine hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Meitheal 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (71288-726-... 5 mg/mL 500 $5.50 $0.086 ● Active CMS + PDAC
70069-0753-01 Bupivacaine hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Somerset 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70069-753-01) / 50 mL... 5 mg/mL 10 $0.11 $0.086 ● Active PDAC
00143-9328-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hikma 10 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0143-9328... 2.5 mg/mL 2,500 $27.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00143-9329-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hikma 10 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0143-9329... 5 mg/mL 5,000 $55.00 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00143-9330-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hikma 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0143-933... 2.5 mg/mL 500 $5.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00143-9331-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hikma 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0143-933... 5 mg/mL 1,000 $11.00 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00143-9332-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hikma 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0143-933... 7.5 mg/mL 1,500 $16.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00143-9333-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hikma 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0143-933... 2.5 mg/mL 1,500 $16.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00143-9334-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hikma 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0143-933... 5 mg/mL 3,000 $33.00 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00143-9335-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hikma 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0143-933... 7.5 mg/mL 4,500 $49.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00404-9768-30 Marcaine bupivacine hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Henry 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 BAG (0404-9768-30... 5 mg/mL 300 $3.30 ● Active CMS ASP
00404-9770-10 Marcaine bupivacaine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Henry 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 BAG (0404-9770-10... 2.5 mg/mL 50 $0.55 ● Active CMS ASP
00404-9826-50 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Henry 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 BAG (0404-9826-50)... 2.5 mg/mL 250 $2.75 ● Active CMS ASP
00404-9827-50 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Henry 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 BAG (0404-9827-50)... 5 mg/mL 500 $5.50 ● Active CMS ASP
00404-9906-10 Marcaine Henry 50 $0.55 CMS ASP
00404-9907-10 Marcaine Henry 100 $1.10 CMS ASP
00404-9907-30 Marcaine Henry 300 $3.30 CMS ASP
00404-9945-50 Sensorcaine Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Henry 1 VIAL in 1 BAG (0404-9945-50) / 50 mL in... 2.5 mg/mL 250 $2.75 ● Active CMS ASP
00404-9946-10 Sensorcaine MPF bupivacaine hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Henry 1 VIAL in 1 BAG (0404-9946-10) / 10 mL in... 5 mg/mL 100 $1.10 ● Active CMS ASP
00404-9947-50 Sensorcaine Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Henry 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 BAG (0404-9947-50)... 5 mg/mL 500 $5.50 ● Active CMS ASP
00409-0525-25 Marcaine BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 250 mg/50mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-0525-2... 250 mg/50mL 12,500 $137.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-1159-01 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-1159-... 2.5 mg/mL 1,250 $13.75 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-1159-02 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-1159-... 2.5 mg/mL 3,750 $41.25 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-1159-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-1159-... 2.5 mg/mL 3,750 $41.25 ● Active CMS ASP
00409-1160-01 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-1160-0... 2.5 mg/mL 6,250 $68.75 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-1162-01 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-1162-... 5 mg/mL 2,500 $27.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-1162-02 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-1162-... 5 mg/mL 7,500 $82.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-1163-01 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-1163-0... 5 mg/mL 12,500 $137.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-1165-01 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-1165-... 7.5 mg/mL 3,750 $41.25 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-1165-02 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-1165-... 7.5 mg/mL 11,250 $123.75 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-1530-25 Marcaine BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 150 mg/30mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-1530-... 150 mg/30mL 7,500 $82.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-1559-10 Marcaine Pfizer 500 $5.50 CMS + PDAC
00409-1559-30 Marcaine Pfizer 1,500 $16.50 CMS + PDAC
00409-1560-10 Marcaine Pfizer 1,000 $11.00 CMS + PDAC
00409-1560-29 Marcaine Pfizer 3,000 $33.00 CMS + PDAC
00409-1582-10 Marcaine BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-1582-... 7.5 mg/mL 1,500 $16.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-1582-29 Marcaine BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0409-158... 7.5 mg/mL 4,500 $49.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-1587-50 Marcaine BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0409-1587-... 2.5 mg/mL 250 $2.75 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-1610-50 Marcaine Pfizer 500 $5.50 CMS + PDAC
00409-1761-10 Marcaine Spinal Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 2 CELLO PACK in 1 CARTON (0409-1761-10) /... 7.5 mg/mL 300 $3.30 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-1761-62 Marcaine Spinal Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 800 AMPULE in 1 CASE (0409-1761-62) / 2 m... 7.5 mg/mL 24,000 $264.00 ● Active CMS ASP
00409-2253-25 Marcaine BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 225 mg/30mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-2253-... 225 mg/30mL 11,250 $123.75 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-2510-25 Marcaine BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 25 mg/10mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-2510-... 25 mg/10mL 1,250 $13.75 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-5010-25 Marcaine BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 50 mg/10mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-5010-... 50 mg/10mL 2,500 $27.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00409-7535-25 Marcaine BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 75 mg/30mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-7535-... 75 mg/30mL 3,750 $41.25 ● Active CMS + PDAC
50090-4516-00 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION A-S 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE (50090-4516-0) 5 mg/mL 500 $5.50 ● Active CMS ASP
51662-1396-01 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION HF 50 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE (51662-1396-1) 5 mg/mL 500 $5.50 ● Active CMS ASP
51662-1396-03 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION HF 25 POUCH in 1 CASE (51662-1396-3) / 1 mL... 5 mg/mL 12,500 $137.50 ● Active CMS ASP
51662-1581-03 BUPIVACAINE HCI 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION HF 25 POUCH in 1 CASE (51662-1581-3) / 1 VIA... 2.5 mg/mL 6,250 $68.75 ● Active CMS ASP
51662-1588-03 BUPIVACAINE HCl 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION HF 25 POUCH in 1 CASE (51662-1588-3) / 1 VIA... 5 mg/mL 12,500 $137.50 ● Active CMS ASP
51662-1592-03 BUPIVACAINE HCl 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION HF 25 POUCH in 1 CASE (51662-1592-3) / 1 VIA... 2.5 mg/mL 6,250 $68.75 ● Active CMS ASP
52584-0465-57 Bupivacaine HCl Henry 250 $2.75 CMS ASP
52584-0467-57 Bupivacaine HCl Henry 500 $5.50 CMS ASP
55150-0167-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Eugia 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (55150-16... 2.5 mg/mL 1,250 $13.75 ● Active CMS ASP
55150-0168-30 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Eugia 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (55150-16... 2.5 mg/mL 3,750 $41.25 ● Active CMS ASP
55150-0169-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Eugia 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (55150-16... 5 mg/mL 2,500 $27.50 ● Active CMS ASP
55150-0170-30 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Eugia 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (55150-17... 5 mg/mL 7,500 $82.50 ● Active CMS ASP
55150-0171-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Eugia 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (55150-17... 7.5 mg/mL 3,750 $41.25 ● Active CMS ASP
55150-0172-30 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Eugia 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (55150-17... 7.5 mg/mL 11,250 $123.75 ● Active CMS ASP
55150-0249-50 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Eugia 25 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (55150-249... 2.5 mg/mL 6,250 $68.75 ● Active CMS ASP
55150-0250-50 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Eugia 25 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (55150-250... 5 mg/mL 12,500 $137.50 ● Active CMS ASP
63323-0464-17 SENSORCAINE MPF BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Fresenius 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (63323-464-... 2.5 mg/mL 1,250 $13.75 ● Active CMS ASP
63323-0464-37 SENSORCAINE MPF BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Fresenius 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (63323-464-... 2.5 mg/mL 3,750 $41.25 ● Active CMS ASP
63323-0464-38 SENSORCAINE MPF BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Fresenius 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (63323-464-... 2.5 mg/mL 1,250 $13.75 ● Active CMS + PDAC
63323-0464-39 SENSORCAINE MPF BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Fresenius 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (63323-464-... 2.5 mg/mL 3,750 $41.25 ● Active CMS + PDAC
63323-0465-57 SENSORCAINE BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Fresenius 25 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 TRAY (63323-465-5... 2.5 mg/mL 6,250 $68.75 ● Active CMS ASP
63323-0466-17 SENSORCAINE MPF BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Fresenius 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (63323-466-... 5 mg/mL 2,500 $27.50 ● Active CMS ASP
63323-0466-37 SENSORCAINE MPF BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Fresenius 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (63323-466-... 5 mg/mL 7,500 $82.50 ● Active CMS ASP
63323-0466-38 SENSORCAINE MPF BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Fresenius 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (63323-466-... 5 mg/mL 2,500 $27.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
63323-0466-39 SENSORCAINE MPF BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Fresenius 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (63323-466-... 5 mg/mL 7,500 $82.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
63323-0467-57 SENSORCAINE BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Fresenius 25 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 TRAY (63323-467-5... 5 mg/mL 12,500 $137.50 ● Active CMS ASP
63323-0472-17 SENSORCAINE MPF BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Fresenius 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (63323-472-... 7.5 mg/mL 3,750 $41.25 Obsolete CMS ASP
63323-0472-37 SENSORCAINE MPF BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Fresenius 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (63323-472-... 7.5 mg/mL 11,250 $123.75 Obsolete CMS ASP
70069-0752-25 Bupivacaine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Somerset 25 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70069-752-25) / 50 m... 2.5 mg/mL 6,250 $68.75 ● Active CMS + PDAC
70594-0114-02 Bupivacaine HCl Bupivacaine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Xellia 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70594-114-02) / 10 m... 2.5 mg/mL 500 $5.50 ● Active CMS ASP
70594-0115-01 BUPIVACAINE HCl Bupivacaine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Xellia 30 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (70594-115-01... 2.5 mg/mL 150 $1.65 ● Active CMS ASP
70594-0117-02 Bupivacaine HCl Bupivacaine hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Xellia 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70594-117-02) / 10 m... 5 mg/mL 1,000 $11.00 ● Active CMS ASP
70594-0118-01 Bupivacaine HCl Bupivacaine hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Xellia 30 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (70594-118-01... 5 mg/mL 300 $3.30 ● Active CMS ASP
70594-0120-02 Bupivacaine HCl Bupivacaine hydrochloride 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Xellia 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70594-120-02) / 10 m... 7.5 mg/mL 1,500 $16.50 ● Active CMS ASP
70594-0121-01 Bupivacine HCl Bupivacaine hydrochloride 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Xellia 30 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (70594-121-01... 7.5 mg/mL 450 $4.95 ● Active CMS ASP
71288-0721-11 Bupivacaine HCl Meitheal 50 $0.55 CMS + PDAC
71288-0722-32 bupivacaine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Meitheal 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (71288-722... 2.5 mg/mL 150 $1.65 Obsolete CMS + PDAC
71288-0724-11 Bupivacaine HCl Meitheal 100 $1.10 CMS + PDAC
71288-0725-32 bupivacaine hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Meitheal 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (71288-725... 5 mg/mL 300 $3.30 Obsolete CMS + PDAC
71288-0727-11 Bupivacaine HCl Meitheal 150 $1.65 CMS + PDAC
71288-0728-32 Bupivacaine HCl Meitheal 450 $4.95 CMS + PDAC
71351-0022-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION Brookfield 10 AMPULE in 1 PACKAGE (71351-022-10) / 2... 7.5 mg/mL 300 $3.30 ● Active CMS + PDAC
72266-0263-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Fosun 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (72266-263-10) / 10 m... 2.5 mg/mL 500 $5.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
72266-0264-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Fosun 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (72266-264-10) / 10 m... 5 mg/mL 1,000 $11.00 ● Active CMS + PDAC
72603-0279-25 bupivacaine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Northstar 25 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (72603-279... 2.5 mg/mL 6,250 $68.75 ● Active CMS + PDAC
72603-0287-25 bupivacaine hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Northstar 25 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (72603-287... 5 mg/mL 12,500 $137.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
72603-0327-25 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION NorthStar 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (72603-32... 2.5 mg/mL 1,250 $13.75 ● Active CMS + PDAC
72603-0506-10 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION NorthStar 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (72603-50... 5 mg/mL 1,000 $11.00 ● Active CMS + PDAC
72603-0506-25 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION NorthStar 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (72603-50... 5 mg/mL 2,500 $27.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
72603-0700-10 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION NorthStar 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (72603-70... 7.5 mg/mL 1,500 $16.50 ● Active CMS + PDAC
72603-0700-25 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION NorthStar 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (72603-70... 7.5 mg/mL 3,750 $41.25 ● Active CMS + PDAC
72603-0800-25 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION NorthStar 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (72603-80... 7.5 mg/mL 11,250 $123.75 ● Active CMS + PDAC
31722-0275-33 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Camber 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (31722-27... 2.5 mg/mL 5 $0.06 ● Active PDAC
31722-0275-32 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Camber 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (31722-27... 2.5 mg/mL 5 $0.06 ● Active PDAC
31722-0275-31 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Camber 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (31722-27... 2.5 mg/mL 5 $0.06 ● Active PDAC
31722-0276-33 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Camber 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (31722-27... 5 mg/mL 10 $0.11 ● Active PDAC
31722-0275-34 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Camber 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (31722-27... 2.5 mg/mL 5 $0.06 ● Active PDAC
31722-0276-34 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Camber 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (31722-27... 5 mg/mL 10 $0.11 ● Active PDAC
31722-0277-31 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Camber 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (31722-27... 7.5 mg/mL 15 $0.17 ● Active PDAC
31722-0277-32 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Camber 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (31722-27... 7.5 mg/mL 15 $0.17 ● Active PDAC
31722-0277-33 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Camber 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (31722-27... 7.5 mg/mL 15 $0.17 ● Active PDAC
31722-0276-31 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Camber 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (31722-27... 5 mg/mL 10 $0.11 ● Active PDAC
31722-0276-32 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Camber 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (31722-27... 5 mg/mL 10 $0.11 ● Active PDAC
31722-0277-34 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Camber 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (31722-27... 7.5 mg/mL 15 $0.17 ● Active PDAC
72603-0327-10 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION NorthStar 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (72603-32... 2.5 mg/mL 5 $0.06 ● Active PDAC
72603-0415-10 BUPIVACAINE HCL 0.25% Unknown 5 $0.06 PDAC
72603-0415-25 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION NorthStar 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (72603-41... 2.5 mg/mL 5 $0.06 ● Active PDAC
72603-0602-25 BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION NorthStar 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (72603-60... 5 mg/mL 10 $0.11 ● Active PDAC
70069-0753-10 Bupivacaine hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Somerset 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70069-753-10) / 50 m... 5 mg/mL 10 $0.11 ● Active PDAC
70069-0752-10 Bupivacaine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Somerset 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70069-752-10) / 50 m... 2.5 mg/mL 5 $0.06 ● Active PDAC
70069-0753-25 Bupivacaine hydrochloride 5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Somerset 25 VIAL in 1 CARTON (70069-753-25) / 50 m... 5 mg/mL 10 $0.11 ● Active PDAC
76420-0018-10 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Asclemed 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (76420-018-10... 2.5 mg/mL 5 $0.06 ● Active PDAC
00409-3613-01 Bupivacaine Spinal BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 7.5 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Hospira, 10 AMPULE in 1 CARTON (0409-3613-01) / 2... 7.5 mg/mL 15 $0.17 ● Active PDAC
NDC→HCPCS mappings come from the CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk; additional DME MAC / DMEPOS mappings come from PDAC and are labeled separately. NADAC from CMS (weekly). “Status” reflects the product's marketing / obsolete flag in the NDC directory. Presence or absence here does not determine Medicare coverage. Linked NDCs open the full product page.

📊 Medicare utilization & spend CMS · PART B · 2026 (Q1)

Period
Total Part B spend
$8.1K
Claims
24,071
Beneficiaries
19,830
Spend / beneficiary
$0.41
Spend / claim
$0.34
Trend by period
Where J0665 ranks among Part B drugs · 2026 (Q1) · neighbors ±5

Full breakdown by period (2)
PeriodTotal spendBeneficiariesClaims$/beneficiary$/claim
2026 (Q1) $8.1K 19,830 24,071 $0.41 $0.34
2025 (Q1-Q4) $28.1K 55,247 89,935 $0.51 $0.31
Provider-administered (Part B) spend, calculated for the whole HCPCS code (CMS does not publish Medicare spend per individual NDC). Self-administered use is covered under Part D instead. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part B Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

📈 Medicare Part B claims detail CMS PSPS · 2024

Calendar-year 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service activity for this HCPCS code, summed across all carriers, localities and specialties (CMS Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary). A “service” is one billed line/unit — not one claim — so counts run higher than claim counts.
Allowed charges
$26.3K
Medicare paid
$20K
Submitted services
5,504,209
Denial rate
53.3%
Allowed / service
$0.01
Submitted charges
$16.36M
Source: CMS Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary (PSPS), CY2024 — Medicare Part B carrier + DME fee-for-service claims (excludes Medicare Advantage). Figures are for the whole HCPCS code, which may cover uses beyond this drug. ⚠ CMS hides any figure covering fewer than 11 patients (a privacy rule), so totals — especially denials and low-volume codes — run a little low.

🗺️ Where J0665 is utilized CMS · BY PROVIDER · 2024

Medicare Part B services for this code by the rendering provider's state — 2,264,496 services across 46 states & territories in 2024 (CMS reports include DC and U.S. territories). Switch to per 100k to compare states fairly regardless of population. Hover or tap a state for its top ZIP codes.
Hover or tap a state to see its numbers + top ZIP codes.
Per-capita = services ÷ 2023 state population × 100,000 (so high-population states aren't automatically "hotter"). Counts reflect the provider's location, not the patient's. Providers with fewer than 11 patients are hidden by CMS for privacy, so totals run low and per-100k can be noisy in small states — read this as relative geography, not exact counts. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service, 2024.

📊 What bills under J0665

J-codes are billing codes often used for drugs billed under the medical benefit. This connects the billing code to the NDC package records it covers, by ingredient and labeler.

NDC products by ingredient
BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 36
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 13
bupivacaine hydrochloride 7
Bupivacaine hydrochloride 3
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextr... 2
BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTR... 1
NDC products by labeler
Hospira, Inc. 17
NorthStar RxLLC 12
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 8
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 8
Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc 4
Fosun Pharma USA Inc. 4
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3
Somerset Therapeutics, LLC 2

🗃️ Data sources & freshness

Every figure on this page is computed from public datasets. Here's what each section draws on and how current it is.
HCPCS code & descriptor
CMS HCPCS Level II code file
Loaded
Payment limit & billing unit
CMS Medicare Part B ASP Pricing File (quarterly)
Q3 2026 · as of 2026-08-20
NDC ↔ HCPCS crosswalk
CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk + DMEPDAC (PDAC)
122 NDCs mapped
NADAC acquisition cost
CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (weekly)
Available for mapped NDCs
Utilization & spend
CMS Part B Spending by Drug · PSPS · Physician & Other Practitioners
Latest data year 2026
Figures are estimates for reference and may lag the source files. Always verify against the current CMS files and your payer's policy before submitting claims.

⚠️ Practical billing caveats

  • A crosswalk is not coverage. An NDC mapping or a published payment limit does not guarantee a payer will cover or pay this code. Check the specific plan's policy.
  • Units ≠ milligrams. Bill the number of HCPCS units (dose ÷ the code's unit size), not the milligram dose. Use the calculator above.
  • Discarded drug. For single-dose vials, drug discarded after administration may be separately billable with modifier JW (and JZ when nothing is discarded) where the payer allows.
  • Rounding & partial units. Many payers require whole units; round per the payer's policy, not automatically up.
  • The code can cover more than this drug. Some HCPCS codes span multiple products or strengths — confirm the exact code for the product administered.
  • Figures lag. ASP limits change quarterly and utilization data are released with a delay. Verify against the current CMS files before billing.

J0665 billing FAQ

What is HCPCS code J0665?
J0665 is a HCPCS Level II J-code used to bill Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg under Medicare Part B and most medical (not pharmacy) benefits.
What is the billing unit for J0665?
One unit of J0665 represents 0.5 MG. Report the number of units equal to the dose administered divided by 0.5 MG.
How many units of J0665 should I bill?
Divide the dose administered by the code's unit size (0.5 MG) to get the number of billing units, then round per your payer's policy. The calculator on this page converts a dose into billing units and projects a full course.
How much does Medicare pay for J0665?
The Medicare Part B payment limit is $0.011 per unit (Q3 2026), based on ASP + 6%. After the 2% sequester the effective payment is about $0.011 per unit. Payment limits are revised quarterly.
Which NDCs bill under J0665?
122 NDCs currently map to J0665 in the CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk. See the NDC crosswalk table above for each product, package, billing units and estimated reimbursement.
Does a crosswalk mean J0665 is covered?
No. An NDC-to-HCPCS crosswalk and a published payment limit do not guarantee coverage or payment. Coverage depends on the payer, the diagnosis and the site of care — always verify the current policy before billing.
For professional billing reference only — verify against the current CMS files before submitting claims.