J1736 HCPCS code: Injection, meloxicam (delova), 1 mg
J1736 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, meloxicam (delova), 1 mg. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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 | 2026-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2026-01-01 |
What changed for J1736
- January 2026: Code appears in this HCPCS release
- 2026-01-01: J1736 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 J1736?
J1736 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, meloxicam (delova), 1 mg. Short descriptor: "Inj meloxicam (delova) 1mg".
Does Medicare cover J1736?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Related J17 codes
- J1700 — Injection, hydrocortisone acetate, up to 25 mg
- J1710 — Injection, hydrocortisone sodium phosphate, up to 50 mg
- J1720 — Injection, hydrocortisone sodium succinate, up to 100 mg
- J1725 — Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, 1 mg
- J1726 — Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, (makena), 10 mg
- J1729 — Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
- J1730 — Injection, diazoxide, up to 300 mg
- J1737 — Injection, meloxicam (azurity), 1 mg
- J1738 — Injection, meloxicam, 1 mg
- J1740 — Injection, ibandronate sodium, 1 mg
- J1741 — Injection, ibuprofen, 100 mg
- J1742 — Injection, ibutilide fumarate, 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.