{"id":168443,"date":"2026-07-28T14:50:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/?p=168443"},"modified":"2026-08-17T12:08:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T12:08:39","slug":"hcpcs-code-j3360","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/nl\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-j3360\/","title":{"rendered":"HCPCS Code J3360: Diazepam injection billing guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"headline\":\"HCPCS Code J3360: Diazepam Injection Billing Guide\",\"description\":\"HCPCS Code J3360 covers injection of diazepam up to 5 mg. Learn billing guidelines, Medicare fee schedule, JW\/JZ modifiers, NDC crosswalk, and ICD-10 diagnosis codes.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-j3360\/\",\"audience\":{\"@type\":\"MedicalAudience\",\"audienceType\":\"Clinician\"},\"reviewedBy\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Dr Vanja Kitanova\",\"jobTitle\":\"Medical Reviewer\",\"affiliation\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Pabau\"},\"knowsAbout\":[\"Medical Coding\",\"Clinical Documentation\",\"Healthcare Billing\",\"Clinical Safety\"],\"sameAs\":\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/author\/vanja\/\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-07-28\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-07-28\"}<\/script>\n\n\n        <div id=\"key_takeaways\">\n            <div class=\"header\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Key-Takeaways-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Key takeaways\" height=\"42\" width=\"42\">\n                                <h3>Key takeaways<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list\">\n                                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>HCPCS Code J3360 describes injection of diazepam, up to 5 mg, billed per 5 mg unit under Medicare Part B.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Medicare reimburses J3360 at Average Sales Price plus 6% (ASP+6%). Rates update quarterly via CMS and should be verified before billing.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>JW has been mandatory for applicable Medicare drug waste claims since January 1, 2017, and JZ became mandatory on July 1, 2023.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Practice management software like Pabau supports injectable-drug documentation and charge capture, keeping dose, NDC, and diagnosis details together at the point of care.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HCPCS Code J3360: Definition, description, and code details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HCPCS Code J3360 is the billing code for an injection of diazepam, up to 5 mg. A provider gives it in an office, outpatient, or emergency setting. Medicare Part B and commercial payers reimburse it under the Average Sales Price methodology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most claim denials for injectable diazepam trace back to one of three errors: the wrong unit count, a missing JW\/JZ modifier, or an unsupported diagnosis. This guide covers the code definition, Medicare pricing, and modifier rules. It also covers the NDC crosswalk, covered ICD-10 diagnoses, and the buy-and-bill workflow, so billers and coders have everything in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Field<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">HCPCS Code<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">J3360<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Short Description<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Injection, diazepam, up to 5 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Long Description<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Injection, diazepam, up to 5 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Code Type<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">HCPCS Level II J-code (injectable drug)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Unit Definition<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">1 unit = up to 5 mg of diazepam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">DEA Schedule<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Schedule IV controlled substance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Primary Payer<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Medicare Part B (provider-administered)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Code Status<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Active<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diazepam (brand name Valium) is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety management, seizure control, muscle relaxation, and procedural sedation. Because it is a DEA Schedule IV controlled substance, practices must maintain DEA-compliant prescribing and dispensing records in addition to standard claim documentation. The injectable formulation billed under HCPCS Code J3360 is distinct from oral diazepam, which uses a different code series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/medicare\/coding-billing\/healthcare-common-procedure-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)<\/a>, HCPCS Level II J-codes cover injectable drugs administered by a provider. They are typically given in an outpatient setting rather than dispensed for self-administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medicare fee schedule and reimbursement rates for J3360<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medicare reimburses HCPCS Code J3360 using the Average Sales Price (ASP) methodology. Under this model, the payment rate is typically ASP plus 6%, covering both the drug cost and a handling allowance. Rates update quarterly based on manufacturer-reported ASP data submitted to CMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important note on specific dollar figures:<\/strong> Because ASP rates change every quarter, publishing fixed reimbursement amounts here would quickly become inaccurate. Always verify the current rate directly from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/medicare\/physician-fee-schedule\/search\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CMS Physician Fee Schedule lookup tool<\/a> or the quarterly CMS ASP Drug Pricing file before submitting claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Pricing Concept<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Payment methodology<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">ASP+6% for Medicare Part B drugs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Rate update frequency<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Quarterly (January, April, July, October)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Unit of billing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Per 5 mg vial (1 unit per claim line)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Multi-unit billing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Multiple units allowed for higher doses (e.g., 10 mg = 2 units)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Rate source<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">CMS ASP Drug Pricing files (updated quarterly)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">MAC variation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Local Medicare Administrative Contractors may issue additional coverage determinations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practices in lower-cost rural areas may see MAC-adjusted rates that differ from national averages. Check with your regional Medicare Administrative Contractor for any local coverage determinations (LCDs) that apply to diazepam injection claims in your jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Billing guidelines for HCPCS Code J3360<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clean claim submission for HCPCS Code J3360 depends on accurate unit reporting, correct place of service coding, and complete documentation of the clinical indication. Missing any one of these elements is enough for a MAC to deny or pend the claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For practices that administer injectable diazepam regularly. These workflows apply equally to benzodiazepine injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Unit calculation:<\/strong> 1 unit = up to 5 mg. If you administer 10 mg, bill 2 units. Partial doses round up to the next whole unit, so 7 mg is also billed as 2 units.<\/li><li><strong>NDC reporting:<\/strong> Include the National Drug Code on the claim line. CMS expects NDC reporting on Part B drug claims; Medicaid has separate mandatory NDC requirements. Report as: N4 + 11-digit NDC + unit qualifier (UN for units, ML for milliliters) + quantity administered.<\/li><li><strong>Place of service:<\/strong> Use the appropriate POS code for where the injection was administered (see POS section below).<\/li><li><strong>Diagnosis linkage:<\/strong> The claim must carry at least one ICD-10 diagnosis code that supports medical necessity for diazepam injection.<\/li><li><strong>Drug waste modifiers:<\/strong> JW or JZ modifier required on every applicable Medicare claim (see modifier section below).<\/li><li><strong>Controlled substance documentation:<\/strong> Maintain DEA-compliant records including prescriber DEA registration, quantity dispensed, and patient identity. These records are separate from the claim but subject to audit.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/billing_codes\/hcpcs-code-j3360\/track-claims-from-start-to-finish.webp\" alt=\"Track claims from start to Finish\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pabau&#8217;s claims dashboard tracks every claim from submission through payment, so billing staff can see at a glance which charges are still outstanding.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px;width:800px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/industry\/weight-loss-clinic-software\/\">weight loss clinic platform<\/a> keeps GLP-1 dosing, stock, and follow-ups aligned across the whole program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modifiers used with J3360<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two modifiers dominate J3360 billing: JW and JZ. Both relate to drug waste reporting, but on different timelines. JW has been mandatory since January 1, 2017, and JZ became mandatory on July 1, 2023. Getting these wrong is one of the most common compliance errors on J-code drug claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JW and JZ modifier policy for drug waste reporting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CMS implemented mandatory JW\/JZ modifier reporting to improve visibility into drug waste across provider-administered Medicare Part B drugs. The policy applies to single-dose vials where the administered dose may be less than the full vial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Modifier<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">When to use<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">How to bill<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">JW<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Drug discarded after administration (waste exists). Example: 10 mg vial used, only 7 mg administered, 3 mg discarded.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Add a second claim line for the wasted amount with modifier JW. Bill the administered amount on line 1 (no modifier), wasted amount on line 2 (JW modifier).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">JZ<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">No drug waste (full vial administered or multi-dose vial). Example: entire 5 mg vial administered to the patient.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Append JZ to the J3360 claim line to attest that no drug was wasted. Single claim line.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Failing to append either JW or JZ to an applicable Medicare claim can result in claim rejection or a request for additional documentation. CMS has enforced claim rejections for missing JZ since October 1, 2023, and the JW requirement has applied since 2017, so neither modifier carries a grace period today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For thorough med spa compliance documentation practices that manage injectable drugs, applying this policy consistently across all J-code claims is a billing priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other applicable modifiers<\/strong> may include <strong>GY<\/strong> (item or service statutorily excluded from Medicare coverage) and <strong>GZ<\/strong> (expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary). Site-of-service modifiers may also apply, as required by your MAC. Always verify current modifier requirements with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aapc.com\/codes\/hcpcs-codes-range\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AAPC HCPCS code reference<\/a> and your MAC&#8217;s local coverage policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ICD-10 diagnosis codes that support J3360 claims<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical necessity for diazepam injection must be supported by an appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis code on the claim. The table below lists codes commonly paired with J3360 claims. Verify covered diagnoses against your MAC&#8217;s local coverage determination, as coverage policies vary by region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">ICD-10 Code<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Description<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Clinical Indication<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">F41.1<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Generalized anxiety disorder<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Acute anxiety management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">F41.9<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Anxiety disorder, unspecified<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Acute anxiety, unspecified type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">G40.909<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Seizure management \/ status epilepticus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">M62.838<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Muscle spasm, other site<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Acute muscle spasm management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">R25.2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Cramp and spasm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Muscle cramp or spasm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These codes represent commonly associated diagnoses, not a guarantee of coverage. The MAC makes the final medical necessity determination based on the full clinical record. For seizure presentations. Always verify diagnosis coverage against the applicable LCD before submitting.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"pro_tip\">\n            <div class=\"img\">\n                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M12.6383 19.5238C12.6632 21.2071 12.8734 22.9926 12.0685 24.5523C11.0341 26.8917 8.45076 28.169 7.56292 30.5918C6.63082 33.1061 7.19505 36.185 9.31371 37.9786C10.929 39.5678 13.4183 39.9873 15.6061 39.5463C17.4592 39.073 19.1049 37.8388 19.9706 36.1608C20.781 34.7141 20.7866 32.9904 20.5293 31.3985C20.1006 29.3092 18.3775 27.8705 16.9807 26.362C14.8814 24.1005 14.6684 20.6854 15.595 17.8915C16.4331 15.4768 19.0026 14.2344 20.0425 11.9461C20.7202 10.6769 20.7506 9.20327 20.6068 7.81304C20.1864 5.40098 18.3139 3.23631 15.8716 2.56674C13.9742 2.03969 11.8224 2.30052 10.1739 3.37614C8.70522 4.34688 7.5878 5.86618 7.28356 7.58178C6.76081 9.82981 7.53525 12.2822 9.20307 13.9118C10.7658 15.4741 12.4806 17.2273 12.6383 19.5238Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M22.7048 19.8387C22.6822 22.3279 24.4507 24.6234 26.7493 25.4682C28.0531 25.961 29.4725 25.9183 30.7989 25.5487C32.0575 24.9955 33.301 24.2237 34.0069 23.0092C34.8384 21.5811 35.2982 19.8286 34.7832 18.2094C34.3611 16.2507 32.8739 14.6541 31.0275 13.9426C28.6736 12.9595 25.8073 13.7942 24.1719 15.7001C23.2022 16.8366 22.6143 18.3326 22.7048 19.8387Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <h3>Pro Tip<\/h3>\n                <p>Document the specific clinical indication for diazepam injection in the procedure note before generating the claim. Vague notes citing only &#8216;anxiety&#8217; without clinical context are a common audit flag. Link the administered dose, the diagnosis code, and the NDC on a single charge entry to reduce rework.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NDC codes associated with HCPCS J3360<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multiple manufacturers produce injectable diazepam, and their products each carry a distinct National Drug Code (NDC). CMS requires NDC reporting on Part B drug claims to track drug spend at the product level. The NDC you report must match the specific product you purchased and administered, not a generic crosswalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accurate NDC tracking is particularly important for practices using the inventory management software to track vial-level drug stock and reconcile administered quantities against purchase orders. Using IV therapy intake forms that capture the product NDC at the point of care reduces the chance of a reporting mismatch at claim time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/billing_codes\/hcpcs-code-j3360\/tracking-orders-in-pabau.webp\" alt=\"Tracking orders in Pabau\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pabau&#8217;s order tracking screen shows status and quantities for each purchase, helping practices reconcile diazepam vial orders against the NDCs billed on each claim.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px;width:800px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">NDC Format<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Example<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">CMS claim format<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">N4XXXXXXXXXXX<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">11-digit NDC preceded by qualifier N4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Unit qualifier<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">UN (units) or ML (milliliters)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Report quantity administered, not full vial size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">NDC source<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Product label \/ FDA NDC Directory<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Verify against the actual product purchased<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Lookup tool<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">FDA NDC Directory or NDClist.com<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Multiple branded and generic diazepam products map to J3360<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both branded Valium and generic diazepam injection products from various manufacturers map to HCPCS Code J3360. The exact NDC list changes as products enter and exit the market. Confirm current NDC-to-HCPCS crosswalk accuracy using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pgmbilling.com\/hcpcs-lookup-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PGM Billing HCPCS lookup tool<\/a> or the FDA NDC Directory before submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Place of service for J3360 billing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The place of service (POS) code affects both the reimbursement rate and the claim&#8217;s compliance profile. Diazepam injection is administered across a range of settings, from office-based procedural sedation to hospital outpatient and emergency department visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the sedation itself has no listed anesthesia code, some payers expect it reported separately under CPT Code 01999. The POS code must match the actual setting where the injection was given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practices offering IV infusion or injectable drug services. The correct code depends on their facility registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">POS Code<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Setting<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 36px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Billing note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">11<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Office<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Standard for physician office or clinic setting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">22<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">On campus outpatient hospital<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Lower facility component rate applies in some cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">23<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Emergency room \/ hospital<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Acute seizure or anxiety crisis administration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">24<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Ambulatory surgical center<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Procedural sedation in ASC context<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">65<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">End-stage renal disease treatment facility<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Less common; verify LCD applicability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buy-and-bill process for diazepam (J3360)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The buy-and-bill model means the practice purchases the drug, administers it, and then bills Medicare for reimbursement. For a controlled substance like diazepam, this workflow has more compliance layers than a standard infusion drug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practices using an IV therapy EMR can streamline the documentation chain from drug receipt through claim submission. Here is the standard buy-and-bill sequence for HCPCS Code J3360:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Acquire the drug.<\/strong> Purchase diazepam injection from an authorized supplier (wholesaler or 340B-qualified source if applicable). Record the NDC, lot number, expiry date, and quantity received in your controlled substance log.<\/li><li><strong>Verify medical necessity before administration.<\/strong> Confirm the patient&#8217;s diagnosis supports diazepam injection and document the clinical indication in the chart note before the drug is drawn up.<\/li><li><strong>Administer and document immediately.<\/strong> Record the exact dose administered (in mg), the route of administration, the time, the administering provider, and any patient response. Note any drug discarded from the vial.<\/li><li><strong>Capture charge at the point of care.<\/strong> Enter the HCPCS code J3360, unit count (dose divided by 5 mg), NDC with N4 qualifier, and quantity administered. Flag whether drug waste occurred.<\/li><li><strong>Append the correct modifier.<\/strong> JZ if no drug was wasted; JW with a separate waste line if drug was discarded. Both lines must reference the same NDC.<\/li><li><strong>Submit the claim.<\/strong> Include at least one ICD-10 diagnosis code supporting medical necessity, the POS code, the NDC, and the modifier. Retain the DEA-compliant administration record and controlled substance log for audit purposes.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DEA Schedule IV classification means diazepam must be stored in a locked, substantially constructed cabinet and logged per DEA regulations. These documentation obligations run alongside but are separate from Medicare claim requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related HCPCS codes and crosswalks for J3360<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coders working with diazepam injection claims should know the adjacent codes that may apply in different clinical contexts. Some also serve as fallback codes when a specific product code is unavailable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Code<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Description<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Relationship to J3360<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">J3490<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Unclassified drugs<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Fallback code when no specific J-code applies; do not use in place of J3360 for diazepam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">J2550<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Injection, promethazine HCl, up to 50 mg<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Antihistamine sometimes co-administered for sedation; not a benzodiazepine, billed separately<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">J2060<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Injection, lorazepam, 2 mg<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Alternative benzodiazepine; used when lorazepam substituted for diazepam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">J2250<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Injection, midazolam HCl, per 1 mg<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Alternative for procedural sedation; different unit definition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never substitute J3490 (unclassified drugs) for J3360 when diazepam is the drug administered. CMS requires the most specific code available, and J3360 is the specific code for diazepam injection. Using J3490 for a drug that has a designated J-code is a billing error that may trigger a refund request on audit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related HCPCS codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-j7030-normal-saline-infusion\/\">HCPCS code J7030 \u2014 Normal Saline Infusion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-j3370\/\">HCPCS code J3370 \u2014 Deleted and replaced by J3373<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-j3380\/\">HCPCS code J3380 \u2014 Vedolizumab injection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-j3420\/\">HCPCS Code J3420 \u2014 Vitamin B-12 Injection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Pabau supports J-code drug billing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injectable drug billing under J-codes often fails at the documentation-to-claim handoff. The clinical record shows the drug was given, but the charge capture is incomplete, the NDC is missing, or the modifier is wrong. Practice management software like Pabau addresses this by keeping clinical documentation, inventory tracking, and charge capture in the same platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specific features relevant to J3360 and similar J-code drug claims include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Digital treatment notes record the administering provider, the exact dose, and the clinical indication. That gives billers what they need to support JW or JZ.<\/li><li>Prescription management software that creates and transmits the diazepam order, giving billers a digital record of what was prescribed alongside the separate administration note.<\/li><li>Inventory tracking that logs drug vials received, NDCs, and quantities consumed, supporting the controlled substance documentation requirements for Schedule IV drugs.<\/li><li>Patient record integration connects the clinical indication to the administered drug. ICD-10 linkage becomes part of the workflow, rather than a separate billing step.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These capabilities help practices that administer injectable drugs across multiple locations. They also help practices handling a mix of Medicare Part B and commercial payer claims for the same drug codes. Practices billing multiple J-code drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"pro_tip\">\n            <div class=\"img\">\n                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M12.6383 19.5238C12.6632 21.2071 12.8734 22.9926 12.0685 24.5523C11.0341 26.8917 8.45076 28.169 7.56292 30.5918C6.63082 33.1061 7.19505 36.185 9.31371 37.9786C10.929 39.5678 13.4183 39.9873 15.6061 39.5463C17.4592 39.073 19.1049 37.8388 19.9706 36.1608C20.781 34.7141 20.7866 32.9904 20.5293 31.3985C20.1006 29.3092 18.3775 27.8705 16.9807 26.362C14.8814 24.1005 14.6684 20.6854 15.595 17.8915C16.4331 15.4768 19.0026 14.2344 20.0425 11.9461C20.7202 10.6769 20.7506 9.20327 20.6068 7.81304C20.1864 5.40098 18.3139 3.23631 15.8716 2.56674C13.9742 2.03969 11.8224 2.30052 10.1739 3.37614C8.70522 4.34688 7.5878 5.86618 7.28356 7.58178C6.76081 9.82981 7.53525 12.2822 9.20307 13.9118C10.7658 15.4741 12.4806 17.2273 12.6383 19.5238Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M22.7048 19.8387C22.6822 22.3279 24.4507 24.6234 26.7493 25.4682C28.0531 25.961 29.4725 25.9183 30.7989 25.5487C32.0575 24.9955 33.301 24.2237 34.0069 23.0092C34.8384 21.5811 35.2982 19.8286 34.7832 18.2094C34.3611 16.2507 32.8739 14.6541 31.0275 13.9426C28.6736 12.9595 25.8073 13.7942 24.1719 15.7001C23.2022 16.8366 22.6143 18.3326 22.7048 19.8387Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <h3>Pro Tip<\/h3>\n                <p>Run a monthly audit of all J3360 claims to check for missing JW\/JZ modifiers and NDC fields. Claims that lack either element are likely to be flagged by your MAC. Catching them before submission takes minutes; chasing a denial takes hours.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div id=\"book_a_demo\">\n            <div class=\"left-side\">\n                <div class=\"logo\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                        src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Logo.svg\"\n                        alt=\"Logo\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                    \/>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <h3 class=\"heading\">\n                    Manage injectable drug billing without the manual rework                <\/h3>\n\n                <p class=\"description\">\n                    Pabau connects clinical documentation, drug inventory, and charge capture in one workflow. NDCs, administered doses, and drug waste are logged at the point of care. 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The dose, the NDC, the diagnosis, and the modifier all need to match before the claim goes out. A practice that captures this at the point of care avoids the slower, costlier path of reconstructing it after a denial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pabau&#8217;s treatment notes and inventory tracking keep clinical documentation and drug records in one place. The details a clean J3360 claim needs are captured as care happens, rather than rebuilt at billing time. 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It is a Level II HCPCS J-code used to bill Medicare Part B and commercial payers for provider-administered injectable diazepam. Covered indications include acute anxiety, seizure management, muscle spasm, and procedural sedation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785234708293\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the J code for diazepam injection?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">J3360 is the designated J code for diazepam injection. Do not use J3490 (unclassified drugs) for diazepam when J3360 exists as the specific code. CMS requires the most specific code available, and using an unclassified code for a drug that has its own J-code is a billing error.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785234708294\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many units of J3360 can be billed per claim?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Each unit of J3360 represents up to 5 mg of diazepam. Bill 1 unit for doses up to 5 mg, 2 units for doses up to 10 mg, and so on. There is no statutory per-claim unit cap under J3360 itself, but the dose must be medically necessary and documented. Excessive units relative to the clinical indication may trigger a medical review request from the MAC.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785234708295\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">When should I use the JW modifier with J3360?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Use JW when drug from a single-dose vial was discarded after administration. For example, if you administered 7 mg from a 10 mg vial, bill 7 mg as 2 units of J3360 on one line. Bill the wasted 3 mg as 1 unit of J3360 with modifier JW on a separate line. The JW modifier has been mandatory for applicable Medicare claims since January 1, 2017.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785234708296\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between JW and JZ modifiers for J3360?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">JW indicates that drug was wasted and discarded after administration from a single-dose vial. JZ indicates that no drug waste occurred, such as when the entire vial was administered or a multi-dose vial was used with no discard. JW has been mandatory since January 1, 2017, and JZ became mandatory on July 1, 2023, with claim rejections enforced from October 1, 2023. Appending neither modifier to a claim where one applies is a compliance error.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785234708297\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the Medicare reimbursement rate for J3360?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Medicare reimburses J3360 at ASP plus 6% (Average Sales Price plus a 6% handling allowance). Rates update quarterly based on CMS ASP Drug Pricing files. Verify the current quarter&#8217;s rate using the CMS Physician Fee Schedule lookup tool or the quarterly ASP file before billing. Publishing a fixed dollar amount here would become outdated within 90 days.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785234708298\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can J3360 be billed in both inpatient and outpatient settings?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">J3360 is primarily a Medicare Part B (outpatient) drug code billed by the administering provider. In inpatient hospital settings, injectable drugs are typically included in the DRG bundled payment and are not separately billable under J-codes. Confirm applicable billing rules with your MAC for any inpatient or facility-based context where separate drug billing is contemplated.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HCPCS Code J3360: Definition, description, and code details HCPCS Code J3360 is the billing code for an injection of diazepam, up to 5 mg. A provider gives it in an office, outpatient, or emergency setting. Medicare Part B and commercial payers reimburse it under the Average Sales Price methodology. 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