HCPCS Code J0879

Injection, difelikefalin, 0.1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis)
Code effective Jan 01, 2024

HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs

J0879 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, difelikefalin, 0.1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis) or (Difelikefalin, esrd on dialy) for short. HCPCS J0879 has been effective since 01/01/2024 and applies to Medical care.


HCPCS Code Details - J0879

HCPCS Level II Code
Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
HCPCS Code J0879
Description

Long description:
Injection, difelikefalin, 0.1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis)

Short description:
Difelikefalin, esrd on dialy

HCPCS Pricing indicator 57 - Other carrier priced
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code O1E - Other drugs
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 1 - Medical care
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2024
Date added Added Apr 01, 2022

See also

  • HCPCS J0878 · Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg

  • HCPCS J0881 · Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use)

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”


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