HCPCS Code J9161

Injection, denileukin diftitox-cxdl, 1 mcg
Code effective Apr 01, 2025

HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs

J9161 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, denileukin diftitox-cxdl, 1 mcg or (Inj denileuk difti-cxdl 1mcg) for short. HCPCS J9161 has been effective since 04/01/2025 and applies to Medical care.


HCPCS Code Details - J9161

HCPCS Level II Code
Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
HCPCS Code J9161
Description

Long description:
Injection, denileukin diftitox-cxdl, 1 mcg

Short description:
Inj denileuk difti-cxdl 1mcg

HCPCS Pricing indicator 51 - Drugs
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code O1D - Chemotherapy
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 1 - Medical care
Effective date Effective Apr 01, 2025
Date added Added Apr 01, 2025

See also

  • HCPCS J9160 · Injection, denileukin diftitox, 300 micrograms

  • HCPCS J9165 · Injection, diethylstilbestrol diphosphate, 250 mg

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


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