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Updated July 1st, 2026

CALCITRIOL J Code: J0636

Injection, calcitriol, 0.1 mcg

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
No current ASP
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WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, calcitriol, 0.1 mcg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2003
Manufacturer Fosun Pharma
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Form Injection

About CALCITRIOL

Calcitriol is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0636 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Endocrinology medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Fosun Pharma.

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NDC Code Information

2 NDC packages are crosswalked to J0636. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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CALCITRIOL Pricing & Reimbursement

J0636 Private Payer Reimbursement
$0.75 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

CALCITRIOL CPT Administration Codes

The below list of CPT codes is intended for informational purposes only and may not be exhaustive. CPT® codes and descriptions are copyright American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.

CPT Code Description
96365 Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); initial, up to 1 hour
96366 Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Calcitriol (J0636) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0636. Wastage billing guide →

CALCITRIOL Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J0636 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 0.1 mcg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
100 units / day
= 10 mcg per day

MAI 3 · Date of Service Edit: Clinical. Per-day limit based on clinical expectations; excess units are denied but may be appealed with documentation of medical necessity. See all MUE limits →

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CALCITRIOL Clinical Information

Indications and drug classification.

Treated Diseases & Conditions

This list of indications is not exhaustive and may be subject to errors. The information on BuyandBill.com is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical advice.

Hypocalcemia in patients undergoing chronic renal dialysis
Drug Class
Cholecalciferol [CS]Vitamin D3 Analog [EPC]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Calcitriol billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Calcitriol billing and coding information.
Are there any available Calcitriol patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Calcitriol patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Calcitriol prescribing information?
CALCITRIOL prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Calcitriol side effect information?
Information regarding CALCITRIOL's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →
Does billing CALCITRIOL require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include CALCITRIOL (J0636) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0636. For more information, visit the link below.

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