HCPCS Level II drug code
J7336 — Capsaicin 8% patch, per square centimeter
In short
J7336 is the HCPCS Level II code for capsaicin 8% patch, per square centimeter. CMS assigns NDCs for Qutenza to it. The Medicare Part B payment limit is $3.509 per unit (October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026).
Code
CMS HCPCS file- Descriptor
- Capsaicin 8% patch, per square centimeter
- Short descriptor
- Capsaicin 8% patch
- Code set
- HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
- Effective
- Jan 1, 2015
Medicare Part B payment limit
CMS ASP fileEffective 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
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NDCs billed under J7336
CMS’s ASP NDC–HCPCS crosswalk (effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026) assigns 3 NDCs to J7336 for Qutenza. Billing units per package are CMS’s figures for this code’s unit.
| Drug | NDC (11-digit) | Labeler | Package | Billing units per package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qutenza | 72512-0928-01 | Averitas Pharma, Inc. | 1 | 280 |
| Qutenza | 72512-0929-01 | Averitas Pharma, Inc. | 2 × 1 | 560 |
| Qutenza | 72512-0930-01 | Averitas Pharma, Inc. | 4 × 1 | 1,120 |
J7336: common questions
- Is J7336 a CPT code?
- No. J7336 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 J7336?
- CMS's ASP crosswalk for October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 lists 3 NDCs under J7336, for Qutenza. The table on this page shows each one with its billing units per package.
- What is the Medicare payment limit for J7336?
- $3.509 per 1 sq cm, 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.