HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Methylprednisolone (Pak) J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Methylprednisolone (Pak) is billed under HCPCS J7509 — Methylprednisolone oral, per 4 mg. One billing unit is 4 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 5 Methylprednisolone (Pak) NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J7509
- Methylprednisolone oral, per 4 mgBilling unit: 4 mg
- Labelers
- A-S Medication Solutions; Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc; Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.
Medicare Part B payment limit
CMS ASP fileEffective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Payment allowance limits subject to the ASP methodology are based on 2Q26 ASP data. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files
Methylprednisolone (Pak) units and claim line
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Methylprednisolone (Pak) NDCs and billing units
From CMS’s ASP NDC–HCPCS crosswalk, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Billing units per package are CMS’s figures for the code’s unit.
| NDC (11-digit) | HCPCS | Labeler | Package | Billing units per package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50090-3094-00 | J7509 | A-S Medication Solutions | 21 | 21 |
| 50090-3811-00 | J7509 | A-S Medication Solutions | 21 | 21 |
| 59762-4440-02 | J7509 | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 21 | 21 |
| 68382-0916-34 | J7509 | Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. | 21 | 21 |
| 68788-7833-02 | J7509 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc | 21 | 21 |
Methylprednisolone (Pak): common questions
- What is the J-code for Methylprednisolone (Pak)?
- Methylprednisolone (Pak) is billed under HCPCS J7509 — Methylprednisolone oral, per 4 mg. One billing unit is 4 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 5 Methylprednisolone (Pak) NDCs under this code.
- How many J7509 billing units are in a package of Methylprednisolone (Pak)?
- CMS lists 21 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 4 mg. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J7509 a CPT code?
- No. J7509 is a HCPCS Level II code from CMS for the drug itself. Giving it, for example by injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code.