ESMOLOL HCL J Code: J1806

Drug & Product Overview

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

HCPCS Added Date July 1, 2023

Manufacturer WG Critical Care

Route of Administration Intravenous

Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection

About ESMOLOL HCL

Esmolol HCL is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1806 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Cardiology medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by WG Critical Care.

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NDC Code Information

Based on publicly available CMS files. The list of NDCs below is not exhaustive.

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
44567-0811-10	Esmolol Hydrochloride in Water	WG Critical Care, LLC	2500	2500 MG / 250 ML
44567-0812-10	Esmolol Hydrochloride in Water	WG Critical Care, LLC	2000	2000 MG / 100 ML

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ESMOLOL HCL Pricing & Reimbursement

J1806 Private Payer Reimbursement

$0.63 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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Historical Graphing and Billing Calculator

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As of Q4 2026

Esmolol Hydrochloride 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code	Manufacturer	Active Ingredient	HCPCS Description
J1805	Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers)	Esmolol Hydrochloride	Injection, esmolol hydrochloride, 10 mg
J1806	WG Critical Care	Esmolol Hydrochloride	Injection, esmolol hydrochloride (wg critical care), not therapeutically equivalent to j1805, 10 mg

ESMOLOL HCL CPT Administration Codes

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 Esmolol HCL (J1806) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1806. Wastage billing guide →

ESMOLOL HCL 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.

Intraoperative and Postoperative Tachycardia and Hypertension Supraventricular Tachycardia or Noncompensatory Sinus Tachycardia

Drug Class

Adrenergic beta-Antagonists [MoA]beta-Adrenergic Blocker [EPC]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Esmolol Hcl billing and coding guide?

We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Esmolol Hcl billing and coding information.

Are there any available Esmolol Hcl patient assistance programs?

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Where can I find Esmolol Hcl prescribing information?

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Where can I find Esmolol Hcl side effect information?

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Does billing ESMOLOL HCL require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include ESMOLOL HCL (J1806) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1806. For more information, visit the link below.

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