HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Penicillin G Pot In Dextrose J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Penicillin G Pot In Dextrose is billed under HCPCS J2540 — Injection, penicillin g potassium, up to 600,000 units. One billing unit is 600000 units. CMS's crosswalk lists 2 Penicillin G Pot In Dextrose NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J2540
- Injection, penicillin g potassium, up to 600,000 unitsBilling unit: 600000 units
- Labelers
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
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
Penicillin G Pot In Dextrose units and claim line
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Penicillin G Pot In Dextrose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00338-1023-41 | J2540 | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 50 | 4 |
| 00338-1025-41 | J2540 | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 50 | 5 |
Penicillin G Pot In Dextrose: common questions
- What is the J-code for Penicillin G Pot In Dextrose?
- Penicillin G Pot In Dextrose is billed under HCPCS J2540 — Injection, penicillin g potassium, up to 600,000 units. One billing unit is 600000 units. CMS's crosswalk lists 2 Penicillin G Pot In Dextrose NDCs under this code.
- How many J2540 billing units are in a package of Penicillin G Pot In Dextrose?
- CMS lists 4 to 5 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 600000 units. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J2540 a CPT code?
- No. J2540 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.