J0600 HCPCS code: Injection, edetate calcium disodium, up to 1000 mg
J0600 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, edetate calcium disodium, up to 1000 mg. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $466.50 per service for J0600 across 923 services. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 3 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 19% from 2022 to 2024 (773 to 923 services). In 2024, about 11 clinicians billed Medicare for J0600 for 81 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | J codes — Drugs administered other than oral method |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 1982-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1997-01-01 |
Who bills J0600 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 11 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 81 |
| States with claims | 2 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J0600, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 773 | 99 | $1,125.33 | $896.09 |
| 2023 | 1,733 | 125 | $783.23 | $623.25 |
| 2024 | 923 | 81 | $587.91 | $466.50 |
States with the most J0600 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 493 | $386.61 |
| New York | 301 | $624.11 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 3 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 3 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J0600
- 1982-01-01: J0600 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code J0600?
J0600 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, edetate calcium disodium, up to 1000 mg. Short descriptor: "Edetate calcium disodium inj".
How much does Medicare pay for J0600?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $466.50 per service (average allowed $587.91).
Does Medicare cover J0600?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J0600 can be billed per day?
3 on outpatient hospital claims; 3 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related J06 codes
- J0601 — Sevelamer carbonate (renvela or therapeutically equivalent), oral, 20 mg (for esrd on dialysis)
- J0602 — Sevelamer carbonate (renvela or therapeutically equivalent), oral, powder, 20 mg (for esrd on dialysis)
- J0603 — Sevelamer hydrochloride (renagel or therapeutically equivalent), oral, 20 mg (for esrd on dialysis)
- J0604 — Cinacalcet, oral, 1 mg, (for esrd on dialysis)
- J0605 — Sucroferric oxyhydroxide, oral, 5 mg (for esrd on dialysis)
- J0606 — Injection, etelcalcetide, 0.1 mg
- J0607 — Lanthanum carbonate, oral, 5 mg (for esrd on dialysis)
- J0608 — Lanthanum carbonate, oral, powder, 5 mg, not therapeutically equivalent to j0607 (for esrd on dialysis)
- J0609 — Ferric citrate, oral, 3 mg ferric iron, (for esrd on dialysis)
- J0610 — Injection, calcium gluconate (fresenius kabi), per 10 ml
- J0611 — Injection, calcium gluconate (wg critical care), per 10 ml
- J0612 — Injection, calcium gluconate, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.