HCPCS

HCPCS Code J3489: Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg

J3489 is a HCPCS code used to identify a healthcare procedure, service, or supply related to Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg. You may see this code on claims, billing records, explanations of benefits, preauthorization paperwork, or procedure documentation. HCPCS codes are used to standardize how healthcare services, supplies, equipment, transportation, and certain procedures are documented and billed. Coverage indicator: C.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 22 May 2026

What is this code?

HCPCS codes are used to standardize how healthcare services, supplies, equipment, transportation, and certain procedures are documented and billed. Coverage indicator: C.

When is it used?

  • Used in procedure coding, claims, and care documentation.
  • Coverage code: C
  • Pricing indicator: 51

What it does not mean

  • The presence of a procedure code does not by itself explain why a service was needed or whether it was appropriate in a specific case.

Where you may see this code

You may see this code on claims, billing records, explanations of benefits, preauthorization paperwork, or procedure documentation.

Coverage-related procedures and services

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Source: CMS coverage guidance
ICD10 T38.0X5Shigh
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
ICD10 T38.0X5Dhigh
Adverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, subsequent encounter
Source: CMS coverage guidance
ICD10 M80.072Ahigh
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
ICD10 M80.052Ahigh
Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left femur, initial encounter for fracture
Source: CMS coverage guidance
ICD10 M80.032Ahigh
Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left forearm, initial encounter for fracture
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeJ3489
SystemHCPCS
Display nameInjection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg
DescriptionZoledronic acid 1mg

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceHCPCS
Version2026.07
Releasejul-2026

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