J0270 Injection, alprostadil, 1.25 mcg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered)

Short descriptor: Alprostadil for injection

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J0270 is the HCPCS Level II code for Injection, alprostadil, 1.25 mcg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (2026). It belongs to Section J — Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method. Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Special coverage instructions apply. Part B pricing methodology: Drugs.

Classification & CMS Attributes

Medicare Coverage
Special coverage instructions apply (code D)
Part B Pricing
Drugs (indicator 51)
Type of Service
Medical care
Effective Date
2000-01-01
2026 Maintenance
No change this year

Drug Details

Drug / Substance
alprostadil
Dose / Unit
1.25 mcg
Route
Injection

See the full HCPCS Table of Drugs (J-codes).

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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2026-01-01

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