No. J1756 is a HCPCS Level II code, maintained by CMS, that identifies the drug supplied. CPT codes are five-digit numbers from the AMA that describe services. Giving the drug, for example an injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code.

What NDCs are billed under J1756?

CMS's ASP crosswalk for October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 lists 26 NDCs under J1756, for Iron Sucrose and Venofer. The table on this page shows each one with its billing units per package.

What is the Medicare payment limit for J1756?

$0.224 per 1 mg, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, from CMS's Part B drug payment limit file. Multiply by the units billed for the allowed amount before deductible and coinsurance. It is not a coverage decision.

What is one billing unit of J1756?

One unit of J1756 is 1 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 mg.

J1756 J-Code: Venofer (iron sucrose) — Billing Units

In short

J1756 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg. CMS assigns NDCs for Iron Sucrose and Venofer to it. One billing unit is 1 mg. The Medicare Part B payment limit is $0.224 per unit (October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026).

Code

Med-Code curated

HCPCS codeJ1756

Billing unit1 mg

Descriptor: Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Category: Hematologic / IV Iron

Medicare Part B payment limit

CMS ASP file

Payment limit per unit$0.224

Per1 mg

Coinsurance20%

Effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Payment allowance limits subject to the ASP methodology are based on 2Q26 ASP data. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files

Units and claim line

Units = dose given ÷ 1 mg. For example, 100 mg is 100 units. Enter the dose to get the units and the NDC line for the CMS-1500 and the 837P.

Dose given (mg)

HCPCS units (1 unit = 1 mg)

Modifier

NDC (11-digit)

NDC unit qualifier

NDC quantity

Enter the dose given to build the claim line.

Drugs mapped to J1756

FDA-listed products billed under J1756

Finished products in the FDA NDC Directory whose brand or single active ingredient, and route, match this code’s entry.

NDC products matching J1756
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Iron Sucrose	Iron sucrose 50 mg/2.5mL	InjectionIntravenous	Sandoz Inc	0781-3485
Iron Sucrose	Iron sucrose 100 mg/5mL	InjectionIntravenous	Sandoz Inc	0781-3486
Iron Sucrose	Iron sucrose 100 mg/5mL	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	Mylan Institutional LLC	67457-638
Iron Sucrose	Iron sucrose 200 mg/10mL	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	Mylan Institutional LLC	67457-639
Iron Sucrose	Iron sucrose 50 mg/2.5mL	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	Mylan Institutional LLC	67457-957
Iron Sucrose	Iron sucrose 20 mg/mL	InjectionIntravenous	International Medication Systems, Limited	76329-9200
Iron Sucrose	Iron sucrose 20 mg/mL	InjectionIntravenous	International Medication Systems, Limited	76329-9201
Iron Sucrose	Iron sucrose 20 mg/mL	InjectionIntravenous	International Medication Systems, Limited	76329-9202
Venoferiron sucrose	Iron sucrose 20 mg/mL	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	American Regent, Inc.	0517-2310
Venoferiron sucrose	Iron sucrose 20 mg/mL	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	American Regent, Inc.	0517-2325
Venoferiron sucrose	Iron sucrose 20 mg/mL	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	American Regent, Inc.	0517-2340
Venoferiron sucrose	Iron sucrose 20 mg/mL	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.	49230-530
Venoferiron sucrose	Iron sucrose 20 mg/mL	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.	49230-534
Venofer (Iron Sucrose)	Iron sucrose 20 mg/mL	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst	51662-1568

All NDCs for these drugs

NDCs billed under J1756

CMS’s ASP NDC–HCPCS crosswalk (effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026) assigns 26 NDCs to J1756 for Iron Sucrose and Venofer. Billing units per package are CMS’s figures for this code’s unit.

NDCs assigned to J1756 in the CMS ASP crosswalk
Drug	NDC (11-digit)	Labeler	Package	Billing units per package
Iron Sucrose	00781-3485-95	Sandoz Inc.	10 × 2.5	500
Iron Sucrose	00781-3485-96	Sandoz Inc.	25 × 2.5	1,250
Iron Sucrose	00781-3486-95	Sandoz Inc.	10 × 5	1,000
Iron Sucrose	00781-3486-96	Sandoz Inc.	25 × 5	2,500
Iron Sucrose	00781-3487-14	Sandoz Inc.	5 × 10	1,000
Iron Sucrose	00781-3487-94	Sandoz Inc.	10	200
Iron Sucrose	67457-0638-10	Mylan Institutional LLC	10 × 5	1,000
Iron Sucrose	67457-0638-25	Mylan Institutional LLC	25 × 5	2,500
Iron Sucrose	67457-0639-10	Mylan Institutional LLC	5 × 10	1,000
Iron Sucrose	67457-0957-99	Mylan Institutional LLC	10 × 2.5	500
Iron Sucrose	76329-9200-01	International Medication Systems, LTD	10 × 2.5	500
Iron Sucrose	76329-9201-01	International Medication Systems, LTD	10 × 5	1,000
Iron Sucrose	76329-9201-05	International Medication Systems, LTD	25 × 5	2,500
Iron Sucrose	76329-9202-05	International Medication Systems, LTD	5 × 10	1,000
Venofer	00517-2310-05	American Regent, Inc.	5 × 10	1,000
Venofer	00517-2325-10	American Regent, Inc.	10 × 2.5	500
Venofer	00517-2340-10	American Regent, Inc.	10 × 5	1,000
Venofer	00517-2340-25	American Regent, Inc.	25 × 5	2,500
Venofer	00517-2340-99	American Regent, Inc.	10 × 5	1,000
Venofer	49230-0530-10	Fresenius Medical Care North America	10 × 2.5	500
Venofer	49230-0530-25	Fresenius Medical Care North America	25 × 2.5	1,250
Venofer	49230-0534-10	Fresenius Medical Care North America	10 × 5	1,000
Venofer	49230-0534-25	Fresenius Medical Care North America	25 × 5	2,500
Venofer	50090-4541-00	A-S Medication Solutions	5	100
Venofer	51662-1568-01	HF Acquisition Co. LLC, DBA HealthFirst	5	100
Venofer	51662-1568-03	HF Acquisition Co. LLC, DBA HealthFirst	10 × 5	1,000

J1756: common questions

Is J1756 a CPT code?: No. J1756 is a HCPCS Level II code, maintained by CMS, that identifies the drug supplied. CPT codes are five-digit numbers from the AMA that describe services. Giving the drug, for example an injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code. CPT codes for drug administration.
What NDCs are billed under J1756?: CMS's ASP crosswalk for October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 lists 26 NDCs under J1756, for Iron Sucrose and Venofer. The table on this page shows each one with its billing units per package.
What is the Medicare payment limit for J1756?: $0.224 per 1 mg, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, from CMS's Part B drug payment limit file. Multiply by the units billed for the allowed amount before deductible and coinsurance. It is not a coverage decision.
What is one billing unit of J1756?: One unit of J1756 is 1 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 mg. J-code billing units.

J1756 — Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg