J7606 HCPCS code: Formoterol fumarate, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 20 micrograms
J7606 is the HCPCS Level II code for formoterol fumarate, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 20 micrograms. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $2.46 per service for J7606 across 123 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 186 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume rose 669% from 2022 to 2024 (16 to 123 services). In 2024, 5,874 suppliers billed Medicare for J7606 (purchases), serving 25,921 beneficiaries; Texas, California, Florida accounted for 21% 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 | D1G — Drugs administered through DME |
| Added | 2009-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2009-01-01 |
Who bills J7606 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 5,874 |
| Referring clinicians | 11,247 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 25,921 |
| States with claims | 52 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Texas, California, Florida) | 21% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,966 | 30,295 |
| 2023 | 6,573 | 28,017 |
| 2024 | 5,874 | 25,921 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J7606, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16 | 12 | $8.90 | $7.11 |
| 2023 | 100 | 54 | $5.63 | $4.31 |
| 2024 | 123 | 53 | $3.22 | $2.46 |
States with the most J7606 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 107 | $2.46 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 186 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 2 | Prescribing Information |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52466: Nebulizers - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
Covered diagnoses (215 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| A15.0 | Tuberculosis of lung | 1 |
| A22.1 | Pulmonary anthrax | 1 |
| A37.01 | Whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis with pneumonia | 1 |
| A37.11 | Whooping cough due to Bordetella parapertussis with pneumonia | 1 |
| A37.81 | Whooping cough due to other Bordetella species with pneumonia | 1 |
| A37.91 | Whooping cough, unspecified species with pneumonia | 1 |
| A48.1 | Legionnaires' disease | 1 |
| B20 | Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease | 1 |
| B25.0 | Cytomegaloviral pneumonitis | 1 |
| B44.0 | Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis | 1 |
Showing 10 of 215. The full list, non-covered diagnoses and CSV export are in Caduvo.
What changed for J7606
- 2009-01-01: J7606 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 J7606?
J7606 is the HCPCS Level II code for formoterol fumarate, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 20 micrograms. Short descriptor: "Formoterol fumarate, inh".
How much does Medicare pay for J7606?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $2.46 per service (average allowed $3.22).
Does Medicare cover J7606?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Which diagnoses support coverage for J7606?
Medicare policy articles that cite J7606 list 215 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include A15.0 (Tuberculosis of lung), A22.1 (Pulmonary anthrax), A37.01 (Whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis with pneumonia). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
How many units of J7606 can be billed per day?
186 on DME suppliers; 2 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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- J7613 — Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg
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- J7615 — Levalbuterol, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through dme, unit dose, 0.5 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.