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HCPCS J1960 (Levorphanol Tartrate) 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, levorphanol tartrate, up to 2 mg
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method

Drugs, Administered by Injection

Common Place of Service

None

11 - Office

Complexity LevelLow
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Related NDC Codes

38779-0885-03 - LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE (U.S.P.)

38779-0885-06 - LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE (U.S.P.)

51927-1007-00 - LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE (U.S.P.; CII)


National average reimbursement for HCPCS J1960 by major payers:

bcbs

$5.88

uhc

$4.32

aetna

$1.03

cigna

$3.79

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HCPCS J1960
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. North Shore Medical Center, Inc., North Shore Medical Center

    FLGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1720019995Tax ID 75-2922710

    $40.00Published rate
  2. Truman Medical Center, Incorporated, University Health Lakewood Medical Center

    Truman Medical Center Incorporated

    MOGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1376686600Tax ID 44-0661018

    $4.25Published rate
  3. Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp.

    Baptist Memorial Medical Group Inc

    MSGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1649615964Tax ID 62-1545731

    $4.25Published rate
  4. Avista Adventist Hospital

    Portercare Adventist Health System

    COGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1518170893Tax ID 84-0438224

    $4.25Published rate
  5. Gonzales Healthcare Systems

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1699768705Tax ID 74-1625013

    $1.70Published rate

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HCPCS J1960 vs. Other Drugs, Administered by Injection Codes

The HCPCS J1960 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 J1960 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
38779-0885-03-NDCModerateLEVORPHANOL TARTRATE (U.S.P.)
38779-0885-06-NDCModerateLEVORPHANOL TARTRATE (U.S.P.)
51927-1007-00-NDCModerateLEVORPHANOL TARTRATE (U.S.P.; CII)
J1960-HCPCSLowInjection, levorphanol tartrate, up to 2 mg

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS J1960. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the J1960 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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