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HCPCS J0885 (Epogen) Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of October 2026

HCPCS J0885 is classified under Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method, in the Drugs, Administered by Injection subgroup.

Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-ESRD use), 1000 units
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method

Drugs, Administered by Injection

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$6.67 per 1000 units (October 2026 ASP) · View Medicare rates for J0885
Medicaid Fee Schedule$7.495 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for J0885
Medicare Payment Limit
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WAC Price
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Related NDC Codes

• 54868-2523-00 - PROCRIT (S.D.V.) 10000 U/ML

• 54868-2523-01 - PROCRIT (S.D.V.) 10000 U/ML

• 54868-5673-01 - PROCRIT (M.D.V,1X4ML) 20000 U/ML

• 54868-5802-00 - PROCRIT (SDV,1MLX4) 40000 U/ML

• 55513-0126-01 - EPOGEN (S.D.V.,S2,PF) 2000 U/ML


National average reimbursement for HCPCS J0885 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$8.28

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$8.86

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$9.38

Aetna

Cigna logo

$8.31

Cigna

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HCPCS J0885
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Regents Of The University Of California, Regents Ucdmg Elk Grove

    CAMulti-Specialty Clinic/CenterNPI 1083694616Tax ID 68-0344702

    $34.77Published rate
  2. Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Searhc Express Care Clinic-Craig

    Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

    AKClinic/CenterNPI 1710465935Tax ID 92-0056274

    $9.68Published rate
  3. Your Neighborhood Healthcare Center

    AZMulti-Specialty Clinic/CenterNPI 1649459231Tax ID 26-1228181

    $8.13Published rate
  4. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Co, Kaiser Permanente Englewood Medical Offices

    Colorado Permanente Medical Group, P.C.

    COMulti-Specialty Clinic/CenterNPI 1699889832Tax ID 84-0832336

    $7.53Published rate
  5. Agape Family Wellness

    AZClinic/CenterNPI 1801658117Tax ID 87-3653385

    $6.46Published rate

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HCPCS J0885 vs. Other Drugs, Administered by Injection Codes

The table lists codes related to J0885. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeComplexityDescription
54868-2523-00-NDCModeratePROCRIT (S.D.V.) 10000 U/ML
54868-2523-01-NDCModeratePROCRIT (S.D.V.) 10000 U/ML
54868-5673-01-NDCModeratePROCRIT (M.D.V,1X4ML) 20000 U/ML
J0885-HCPCSLowInjection, epoetin alfa, (for non-ESRD use), 1000 units

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS J0885. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the J0885 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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