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Updated July 1st, 2026

ETIDRONATE DISODIUM J Code: J1436

Injection, etidronate disodium, per 300 mg

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
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CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
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WAC · AWP ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, etidronate disodium, per 300 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1990
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

About ETIDRONATE DISODIUM

Etidronate Disodium is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1436 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Osteoporosis, it is administered via the intravenous route.

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NDC Code Information

No NDC packages are aligned to J1436 in publicly available CMS files.

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ETIDRONATE DISODIUM Pricing & Reimbursement

J1436 Private Payer Reimbursement
$78.27 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

ETIDRONATE DISODIUM 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 Etidronate Disodium (J1436) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1436. Wastage billing guide →

ETIDRONATE DISODIUM Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J1436 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 300 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
0 units / day
Not payable in this setting

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Etidronate Disodium billing and coding guide?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for Etidronate Disodium. Please reach out to us if this is a mistake.
Are there any available Etidronate Disodium patient assistance programs?
Our team has not identified a source of patient assistance information for Etidronate Disodium. Please reach out to us if this is a mistake.
Where can I find Etidronate Disodium prescribing information?
No available source of prescribing information for Etidronate Disodium
Where can I find Etidronate Disodium side effect information?
A link for Etidronate Disodium side effect information is not available.
Does billing Etidronate Disodium require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include ETIDRONATE DISODIUM (J1436) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1436. For more information, visit the link below.

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