J1806 – Injection, esmolol hydrochloride (wg critical care), not therapeutically equivalent to j1805, 10 mg

HCPCS Level II code · J codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeJ1806
Long description
Injection, esmolol hydrochloride (wg critical care), not therapeutically equivalent to j1805, 10 mg
Short description
Inj esmolol hcl wg crit care
Pricing indicator
51 Drugs
Medicare coverage
C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor
BETOS category
O1E Other drugs
ASC
Approved for ambulatory surgical centers
Added
July 1, 2023
Last change
July 1, 2024 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code J1806?

J1806 is a HCPCS Level II code for injection, esmolol hydrochloride (wg critical care), not therapeutically equivalent to j1805, 10 mg.

Does Medicare cover J1806?

The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.

Nearby J codes

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.