HCPCS Code J9216

Injection, interferon, gamma 1-b, 3 million units
Code effective Jan 01, 2019

HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs

J9216 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, interferon, gamma 1-b, 3 million units or (Interferon gamma 1-b inj) for short. HCPCS J9216 has been effective since 01/01/2019 and applies to Immunosuppressive drugs.

HCPCS Code Details - J9216

HCPCS Level II Code
Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
HCPCS Code J9216
Description

Long description:
Injection, interferon, gamma 1-b, 3 million units

Short description:
Interferon gamma 1-b inj

HCPCS Pricing indicator 51 - Drugs
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code O1D - Chemotherapy
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service G - Immunosuppressive drugs
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2019
Date added Added Jan 01, 1993

See also

  • HCPCS J9215 · Injection, interferon, alfa-n3, (human leukocyte derived), 250,000 iu

  • HCPCS J9217 · Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg

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