Descriptors and administrative fields exactly as published in the CMS HCPCS quarterly file.
Billing context: J-codes
Units are reported in multiples of the dosage in the code descriptor.
One HCPCS billing unit of J1453
1 MG
Medicare payment limit per unit (Q4 2026): $0.114
| Setting | Max units / day | Adjudication (MAI) | CMS rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner services (professional claims) | 150 | 3 Date of Service Edit: ClinicalDate-of-service edit (clinical benchmarks): more units for the same patient and date are possible but medically highly unlikely; documentation of medical necessity may be considered. | Prescribing Information |
| Facility outpatient hospital services | 150 | 3 Date of Service Edit: ClinicalDate-of-service edit (clinical benchmarks): more units for the same patient and date are possible but medically highly unlikely; documentation of medical necessity may be considered. | Prescribing Information |
| DME supplier services | 0Not reportable in this setting | 3 Date of Service Edit: ClinicalDate-of-service edit (clinical benchmarks): more units for the same patient and date are possible but medically highly unlikely; documentation of medical necessity may be considered. |
Medicare Part B drug payment limits per billing unit, by quarter, from the CMS payment limit (ASP) files.
Current Medicare Part B payment limit · Q4 2026
$0.114per 1 MG
Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 · ASP methodology (per CMS file) · based on Q2 2026 ASP data · coinsurance 20.000%
| Quarter | Effective | Payment limit | Per (billing unit) | Coinsurance | Change | CMS notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | $0.114 | 1 MG | 20% | −7.3% | — |
| Q3 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | $0.123 | 1 MG | 20% | +16.0% |
Medicare hospital outpatient (OPPS) · Q4 2026
N Packaged: no separate payment
Washington Apple Health · professional claims
AAC = actual acquisition cost, based on NDC or invoice; BR = by report; NC = not covered; DC = not covered, see a different code; DP = covered under another program (see comments); PA = prior authorization; EPA = expedited prior authorization (see the billing guide); CPA = contractor prior authorization (Qualis). For professional claims; hospital-administered drugs are paid under HCA's outpatient (OPPS/EAPG) rules.
Packages CMS assigns to this code in its NDC–HCPCS crosswalks, with billable units per package. Only official crosswalk rows are shown.
| NDC (11-digit) | CMS drug name · labeler | Pkg size × qty | Units / item | Units / NDC | Derived $ / NDC | Crosswalk | Quarters | FDA listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60505-6105-01 | FosaprepitantApotex Corp | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2026 | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
| 70860-0780-10 | FosaprepitantAthenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2026 | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
| 70860-0782-10 | FosaprepitantAthenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q2 2022 – Q4 2026 | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
| 70860-0783-10 | FosaprepitantAthenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2023 – Q4 2026 | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
| 83634-0776-10 | FosaprepitantAvenacy Inc. | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2025 – Q4 2026 | ListedFosaprepitant |
| 71839-0104-01 | FosaprepitantBE Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2026 | ListedFosaprepitant |
| 68001-0675-25 | FosaprepitantBluepoint Laboratories | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q3 2026 – Q4 2026 | ListedFosaprepitant |
| 68001-0523-36 | FosaprepitantBluePoint Laboratories | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2024 – Q4 2026 | ListedFosaprepitant |
| 43598-0859-11 | FosaprepitantDr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2026 | ListedFosaprepitant |
| 43598-0948-11 | FosaprepitantDr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2026 | ListedFosaprepitant |
| 55150-0299-01 | FosaprepitantEugia US LLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2022 – Q4 2026 | ListedFOSAPREPITANT DIMEGLUMINE |
| 63323-0972-10 | FosaprepitantFreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2026 | ListedFosaprepitant |
| 81952-0911-01 | FosaprepitantHepalink USA, Inc. | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q2 2024 – Q4 2026 | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
| 00143-9384-01 | FosaprepitantHikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q2 2021 – Q4 2026 | ListedFOSAPREPITANT DIMEGLUMINE |
| 00143-9428-01 | FosaprepitantHikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q2 2022 – Q4 2026 | ListedFOSAPREPITANT DIMEGLUMINE |
| 00006-3061-00 | EmendMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2026 | ListedEmend |
| 67457-0889-10 | FosaprepitantMylan Institutional LLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2026 | ListedFosaprepitant |
| 16714-0248-01 | FosaprepitantNorthstar RxLLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2023 – Q4 2026 | ListedFosaprepitant |
| 72603-0450-01 | FosaprepitantNorthstar RxLLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2026 – Q4 2026 | ListedFosaprepitant |
| 72205-0026-01 | FosaprepitantNovadoz Pharmaceuticals LLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2026 | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
| 72205-0054-01 | FosaprepitantNovadoz Pharmaceuticals LLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2026 | ListedFosaprepitant |
| 72205-0083-01 | FosaprepitantNovadoz Pharmaceuticals LLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | $17.10 | ASP | Q3 2022 – Q4 2026 | ListedFosaprepitant |
Derived calculation “Derived $ / NDC” = billable units per NDC × the current payment limit. It is arithmetic for orientation, not a payment amount.
| NDC (11-digit) | CMS drug name · labeler | Pkg size × qty | Units / item | Units / NDC | Crosswalk | Quarters | FDA listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16729-0240-03 | Fosaprepitant for Injection 150 MGACCORD HEALTHCARE INC. | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | ASP | Q2 2021 – Q4 2023Not in Q4 2026 file |
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Changes detected between the CMS quarterly HCPCS files CodeRx has imported.
| Quarterly file | Change | CMS action code | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2023 | In earliest ingested file | N — No maintenance | Added date Jan 1, 2009 |
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| CMS Policy |
An MUE is the most units CMS expects for this code for one patient on one date of service by the same provider in most correctly reported claims. CMS MUE program
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| Q2 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 | $0.106 | 1 MG | 20% | +1.0% | — |
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| Q1 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026 | $0.105 | 1 MG | 20% | +4.0% | — |
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| Q4 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | $0.101 | 1 MG | 20% | −11.4% | — |
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| Q3 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025 | $0.114 | 1 MG | 20% | −3.4% | — |
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| Q2 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025 | $0.118 | 1 MG | 20% | −1.7% | — |
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| Q1 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025 | $0.120 | 1 MG | 20% | −11.8% | — |
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| Q4 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024 | $0.136 | 1 MG | 20% | −18.1% | — |
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| Q3 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2024 | $0.166 | 1 MG | 20% | +26.7% | — |
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| Q2 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2024 | $0.131 | 1 MG | 20% | −5.1% | AMP-based payment limit |
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| Q1 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 – Mar 31, 2024 | $0.138 | 1 MG | 20% | +15.0% | AMP-based payment limit |
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| Q4 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023 | $0.120 | 1 MG | 20% | −15.5% | AMP-based payment limit |
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| Q3 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 – Sep 30, 2023 | $0.142 | 1 MG | 20% | −24.9% | — |
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| Q2 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2023 | $0.189 | 1 MG | 20% | +8.0% | — |
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| Q1 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 – Mar 31, 2023 | $0.175 | 1 MG | — | +25.0% | — |
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| Q4 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022 | $0.140 | 1 MG | — | −23.5% | — |
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| Q3 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 – Sep 30, 2022 | $0.183 | 1 MG | — | +3.4% | — |
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| Q2 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2022 | $0.177 | 1 MG | — | −6.8% | — |
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| Q1 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 – Mar 31, 2022 | $0.190 | 1 MG | — | −21.8% | — |
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| Q4 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021 | $0.243 | 1 MG | — | −26.8% | — |
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| Q3 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 – Sep 30, 2021 | $0.332 | 1 MG | — | −2.9% | — |
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| Q2 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2021 | $0.342 | 1 MG | — | −18.0% | — |
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| Q1 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 – Mar 31, 2021 | $0.417 | 1 MG | — | — | — |
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| 00591-4385-79 | Fosaprepitant for Injection 150 MGACTAVIS PHARMA, INC. | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2022Not in Q4 2026 file | ListedFosaprepitant |
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| 00338-0008-01 | FosaprepitantBaxter Healthcare Corporation | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q1 2025Not in Q4 2026 file | ListedFosaprepitant |
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| 68001-0421-22 | FosaprepitantBluePoint Laboratories | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2025Not in Q4 2026 file | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
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| 68001-0517-36 | FosaprepitantBluePoint Laboratories | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | ASP | Q1 2024 – Q1 2025Not in Q4 2026 file | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
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| 72606-0569-01 | Fosaprepitant for Injection 150 MGCELLTRION | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2023Not in Q4 2026 file | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
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| 69097-0830-37 | FosaprepitantCIPLA USA INC. | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2024Not in Q4 2026 file | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
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| 68180-0690-01 | FosaprepitantLupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | ASP | Q4 2022 – Q3 2026Not in Q4 2026 file | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
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| 00006-3061-02 | EMEND FOR INJECTION 150MGMERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP. | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2023Not in Q4 2026 file | Excluded listingEmend |
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| 00006-3061-04 | EMEND FOR INJECTION 150MGMERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP. | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2023Not in Q4 2026 file | Excluded listingEmend |
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| 16714-0120-01 | Fosaprepitant for Injection 150 MGNORTHSTAR RX LLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q4 2023Not in Q4 2026 file | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
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| 16714-0929-01 | Fosaprepitant for Injection 150 MGNORTHSTAR RX LLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q3 2024Not in Q4 2026 file | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
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| 72603-0106-01 | Fosaprepitant for Injection 150 MGNORTHSTAR RX LLC | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | ASP | Q3 2021 – Q4 2023Not in Q4 2026 file | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
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| 00781-3497-75 | FosaprepitantSandoz Inc. | 1 × 1 | 150 | 150 | ASP | Q1 2021 – Q1 2025Not in Q4 2026 file | Excluded listingFosaprepitant |
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