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)
HCPCS Level II code · J codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
HCPCS codeJ0270
- Long description
- 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 description
- Alprostadil for injection
- Pricing indicator
51Drugs- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
O1EOther drugs- Added
- January 1, 1997
- Last change
- January 1, 2000 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code J0270?
J0270 is a 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).
Does Medicare cover J0270?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code D: Special coverage instructions apply. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby J codes
- J0221 – Injection, alglucosidase alfa, (lumizyme), 10 mg
- J0222 – Injection, patisiran, 0.1 mg
- J0223 – Injection, givosiran, 0.5 mg
- J0224 – Injection, lumasiran, 0.5 mg
- J0225 – Injection, vutrisiran, 1 mg
- J0248 – Injection, remdesivir, 1 mg
- J0256 – Injection, alpha 1 proteinase inhibitor (human), not otherwise specified, 10 mg
- J0257 – Injection, alpha 1 proteinase inhibitor (human), (glassia), 10 mg
- J0275 – Alprostadil urethral suppository (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered)
- J0278 – Injection, amikacin sulfate, 100 mg
- J0280 – Injection, aminophyllin, up to 250 mg
- J0281 – Injection, aminocaproic acid, 1 gram
- J0282 – Injection, amiodarone hydrochloride, 30 mg
- J0283 – Injection, amiodarone hydrochloride (nexterone), 30 mg
- J0285 – Injection, amphotericin b, 50 mg
- J0287 – Injection, amphotericin b lipid complex, 10 mg
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.