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J0899

J0899 – Injection, argatroban (auromedics), not therapeutically equivalent to j0 · NDC Crosswalk & Billing Units

HCPCS Level II J-code · Medicare Part B drug billing
J-code ● 2 NDCs crosswalked per 1 MG $1.214/unit ASP+6%

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📋 J0899 summary

J0899 is a HCPCS Level II J-code used to bill argatroban (auromedics), not therapeutically equivalent to j0884, 1 mg (for esrd on dialys..., billed per 1 MG. The number of billing units to report depends on the dose administered and the NDC/package billed — use the calculator below.

Code J0899 Billing unit 1 MG Payment limit $1.214/unit NDC-Crosswalk 2 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 codeJ0899
DescriptorInjection, argatroban (auromedics), not therapeutically equivalent to j0884, 1 mg (for esrd on dialysis)
Billing unit1 MG
Payment limit / unit$1.214
Est. ASP / unit$1.145 est.
Mapped NDCs2
Data periodQ3 2026
Last updated2026-08-20

💊 About Argatroban DRUG GUIDE

Argatroban injection is used to prevent or treat blood clots in adults who have heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) — a serious condition where the blood thinner heparin causes the body to form dangerous clots instead of preventing them.It is also used as an anticoagulant during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) — a procedure to open blocked heart arteries — in adults who have HIT or are at risk for it.

Read the full Argatroban drug guide →
Clinical overview from our editorial drug guide for Argatroban. 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
$1.214
Est. ASP / unit
$1.145 est.
Est. after 2% sequester
$1.190
HCPCS dosage
1 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, argatroban (auromedics), not therapeutically equivalent to j0884, 1 mg (for esrd on dialysis)
CoverageD — Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing indicator51 — Drug — priced under the ASP methodology
Type of service1 — Medical care
BETOS-2O1E
ASC payment groupYY
Action codeN — No maintenance this year
Effective date2023-04-01
Date added2023-01-01
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II code file (imported via admin).

🧮 Dosing & billing-units calculator HCPCS UNITS

One billing unit of J0899 = 1 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 J0899 WITH EST. MEDICARE PAY

2 NDCs map to J0899. Bill units = how many HCPCS units one package represents. Est. pay / pkg = payment limit ($1.214/unit) × that package's bill units.
NDC (11-digit)DrugLabelerPackageStrength Bill units Est. pay / pkg NADAC / unit StatusSource
55150-0241-01 Argatroban 50 mg/50mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Eugia 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (55150-241... 50 mg/50mL 50 $60.70 — ● Active CMS ASP
55150-0241-10 Argatroban 50 mg/50mL INJECTION, SOLUTION Eugia 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (55150-24... 50 mg/50mL 500 $607.00 — ● Active CMS ASP
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.

🗺️ Where J0899 is utilized

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The geographic utilization map is building for this code — it aggregates millions of CMS Part B claim lines, then caches the result. Refresh in a moment; if it doesn’t appear, this code may have no reportable Part B utilization.

🗃️ 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
2 NDCs mapped
NADAC acquisition cost
CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (weekly)
Not available for mapped NDCs
Utilization & spend
CMS Part B Spending by Drug · PSPS · Physician & Other Practitioners
No reportable utilization
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.

❓ J0899 billing FAQ

What is HCPCS code J0899?
J0899 is a HCPCS Level II J-code used to bill Injection, argatroban (auromedics), not therapeutically equivalent to j0884, 1 mg (for esrd on dialysis) under Medicare Part B and most medical (not pharmacy) benefits.
What is the billing unit for J0899?
One unit of J0899 represents 1 MG. Report the number of units equal to the dose administered divided by 1 MG.
How many units of J0899 should I bill?
Divide the dose administered by the code's unit size (1 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 J0899?
The Medicare Part B payment limit is $1.214 per unit (Q3 2026), based on ASP + 6%. After the 2% sequester the effective payment is about $1.190 per unit. Payment limits are revised quarterly.
Which NDCs bill under J0899?
2 NDCs currently map to J0899 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 J0899 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.