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HCPCS J2021 (Linezolid) Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of October 2026

HCPCS J2021 is classified under Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method, in the Drugs, Administered by Injection subgroup.

Injection, linezolid (hospira), not therapeutically equivalent to j2020, 200 mg
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method

Drugs, Administered by Injection

Common Place of Service

99 - Other POS

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$31.61 per 200 mg (October 2026 ASP) · View Medicare rates for J2021
Medicaid Fee Schedule$23.84 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for J2021
Medicare Payment Limit
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WAC Price
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Related NDC Codes

• 00409-4883-01 - LINEZOLID 2 MG/ML

• 00409-4883-10 - LINEZOLID (FREEFLEX BAG,LATEX-FREE) 2 MG/1 ML


National average reimbursement for HCPCS J2021 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$15.90

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$15.57

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$17.19

Aetna

Cigna logo

$15.88

Cigna

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HCPCS J2021
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Emory Healthcare

    Emory University

    GAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1598964082Tax ID 58-2030692

    $28.61Published rate
  2. Vail Clinic, Inc., Vail Health Hospital

    Vail Clinic Inc

    COGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1992812333Tax ID 84-0563230

    $16.43Published rate
  3. Firelands Regional Medical Center

    OHGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1801884655Tax ID 34-4428218

    $14.76Published rate
  4. Evelyn Erickson

    Downtown Bronx Medical Associates PC

    NYGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1912245366Tax ID 61-578286

    $8.77Published rate
  5. Southwest Medical Care Corporation

    OHGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1740367762Tax ID 34-1444900

    $8.27Published rate

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HCPCS J2021 vs. Other Drugs, Administered by Injection Codes

The table lists codes related to J2021. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeComplexityDescription
00409-4883-01-NDCModerateLINEZOLID 2 MG/ML
00409-4883-10-NDCModerateLINEZOLID (FREEFLEX BAG,LATEX-FREE) 2 MG/1 ML
J2020-HCPCSLowInjection, linezolid, 200 mg
J2021-HCPCSLowInjection, linezolid (hospira), not therapeutically equivalent to j2020, 200 mg

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS J2021. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the J2021 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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