J1750 HCPCS code: Injection, iron dextran, 50 mg
J1750 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, iron dextran, 50 mg. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $13.33 per service for J1750 across 260,240 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 45 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 12% from 2022 to 2024 (233,317 to 260,240 services). In 2024, about 2,055 clinicians billed Medicare for J1750 for 10,728 beneficiaries; Florida, Virginia, Alabama accounted for 45% of services.
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 | 2005-12-31 |
| Last action effective | 2009-01-01 |
Who bills J1750 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 2,055 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 10,728 |
| States with claims | 41 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Florida, Virginia, Alabama) | 45% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J1750, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 233,317 | 9,643 | $15.63 | $12.18 |
| 2023 | 124,037 | 5,600 | $16.47 | $12.96 |
| 2024 | 260,240 | 10,728 | $17.01 | $13.33 |
States with the most J1750 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 39,857 | $13.52 |
| Virginia | 39,823 | $13.46 |
| Alabama | 36,671 | $13.24 |
| Maryland | 24,181 | $13.37 |
| Texas | 23,133 | $13.30 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 45 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 45 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for J1750
- 2005-12-31: J1750 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 J1750?
J1750 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, iron dextran, 50 mg. Short descriptor: "Inj iron dextran".
How much does Medicare pay for J1750?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $13.33 per service (average allowed $17.01).
Does Medicare cover J1750?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J1750 can be billed per day?
45 on outpatient hospital claims; 45 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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
- J1736 — Injection, meloxicam (delova), 1 mg
- J1737 — Injection, meloxicam (azurity), 1 mg
- J1738 — Injection, meloxicam, 1 mg
- J1740 — Injection, ibandronate sodium, 1 mg
- J1741 — Injection, ibuprofen, 100 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.