J1073 HCPCS code: Testosterone pellet, implant, 75 mg
J1073 is the HCPCS Level II code for testosterone pellet, implant, 75 mg. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
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 | 2026-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2026-01-01 |
What changed for J1073
- January 2026: Code appears in this HCPCS release
- 2026-01-01: J1073 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 J1073?
J1073 is the HCPCS Level II code for testosterone pellet, implant, 75 mg. Short descriptor: "Testosterone pellet 75 mg".
Does Medicare cover J1073?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Related J10 codes
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- J1010 — Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
- J1020 — Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg
- J1030 — Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
- J1040 — Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg
- J1050 — Injection, medroxyprogesterone acetate, 1 mg
- J1060 — Injection, testosterone cypionate and estradiol cypionate, up to 1 ml
- J1070 — Injection, testosterone cypionate, up to 100 mg
- J1071 — Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg
- J1072 — Injection, testosterone cypionate (azmiro), 1 mg
- J1080 — Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 cc, 200 mg
- J1094 — Injection, dexamethasone acetate, 1 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.