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HCPCS J1611 (Glucagon Emergency) Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Injection, glucagon hydrochloride (fresenius kabi), not therapeutically equivalent to j1610, per 1 mg
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method

Drugs, Administered by Injection

Common Place of Service

None

11 - Office

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelLow
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National average reimbursement for HCPCS J1611 by major payers:

bcbs

$121.29

uhc

$118.41

aetna

$131.67

cigna

$117.78

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HCPCS J1611
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Auburn Community Hospital

    NYGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1093712911Tax ID 15-0532054

    $284.60Published rate
  2. Wellmont Health System, Lonesome Pine Hospital

    Wellmont Health System

    VAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1801826912Tax ID 62-1636465

    $158.19Published rate
  3. Chickasaw Nation Division Of Health Chickasaw Nation Medical Center, Chickasaw Nation Medical Center

    OKGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1255364923Tax ID 73-1553050

    $129.66Published rate
  4. Tuality Healthcare, Thc Based Physicians

    Tuality Healthcare

    ORGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1336228659Tax ID 93-0430029

    $108.93Published rate
  5. Diana Sabirova

    NYGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1285018648Tax ID 61-603195

    $108.38Published rate

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HCPCS J1611 vs. Other Drugs, Administered by Injection Codes

The HCPCS J1611 code is part of the Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method services used for Drugs, Administered by Injection. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The HCPCS J1611 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
J1610-HCPCSLowInjection, glucagon hydrochloride, per 1 mg
J1611-HCPCSLowInjection, glucagon hydrochloride (fresenius kabi), not therapeutically equivalent to j1610, per 1 mg

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS J1611. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the J1611 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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