J0736 HCPCS code: Injection, clindamycin phosphate, 300 mg
J0736 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, clindamycin phosphate, 300 mg. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $1.68 per service for J0736 across 3,624 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 9 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 671% from 2023 to 2024 (470 to 3,624 services). In 2024, about 703 clinicians billed Medicare for J0736 for 1,698 beneficiaries; Texas, California, Mississippi accounted for 34% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | J codes — Drugs administered other than oral method |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 2023-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2024-01-01 |
Who bills J0736 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 703 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 1,698 |
| States with claims | 26 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Texas, California, Mississippi) | 34% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J0736, 2023–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 470 | 242 | $1.79 | $1.40 |
| 2024 | 3,624 | 1,698 | $2.20 | $1.68 |
States with the most J0736 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 439 | $1.62 |
| California | 399 | $1.70 |
| Mississippi | 314 | $1.67 |
| Florida | 258 | $1.83 |
| Alabama | 255 | $1.58 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 9 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 9 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J0736
- 2023-07-01: J0736 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 J0736?
J0736 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, clindamycin phosphate, 300 mg. Short descriptor: "Inj, clindamycin phosp 300mg".
How much does Medicare pay for J0736?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $1.68 per service (average allowed $2.20).
Does Medicare cover J0736?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of J0736 can be billed per day?
9 on outpatient hospital claims; 9 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related J07 codes
- J0701 — Injection, cefepime hydrochloride (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to maxipime, 500 mg
- J0702 — Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg
- J0703 — Injection, cefepime hydrochloride (b braun), not therapeutically equivalent to maxipime, 500 mg
- J0706 — Injection, caffeine citrate, 5 mg
- J0710 — Injection, cephapirin sodium, up to 1 gm
- J0712 — Injection, ceftaroline fosamil, 10 mg
- J0713 — Injection, ceftazidime, per 500 mg
- J0714 — Injection, ceftazidime and avibactam, 0.5 g/0.125 g
- J0715 — Injection, ceftizoxime sodium, per 500 mg
- J0716 — Injection, centruroides immune f(ab)2, up to 120 milligrams
- J0717 — Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered)
- J0720 — Injection, chloramphenicol sodium succinate, up to 1 gm
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; 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.