HCPCS J1756
Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does HCPCS J1756 mean?
HCPCS J1756 reports an intravenous injection of iron sucrose, an iron replacement product, billed per 1 mg. The units on the claim reflect the total milligrams administered.
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HCPCS J1756 at a glance
- Code
- J1756
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Iron sucrose injection
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is HCPCS code J1756?
HCPCS J1756 reports an intravenous injection of iron sucrose, an iron replacement product, billed per 1 mg. The units on the claim reflect the total milligrams administered. Its official short descriptor is "Iron sucrose injection", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS J1756 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS J1756 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is HCPCS J1756 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.