SUBJECT: Coding and Billing Instructions for Velcade (bortezomib) I. GENERAL INFORMATION A. Background: CMS has approved transitional pass-through status under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) for Velcade(tm) (bortezomib) for Injection. Payment for HCPCS code C9207, Injection, bortezomib, per 3.5 mg, will be
Bortezomib (Velcade) is a small molecule Revision: Added HCPCS codes J9046, J9048, and J9049, and deleted code J9044.
VI. Billing Code/Availability Information HCPCS code: J9041 Injection, bortezomib (Velcade), 0.1 mg; 1 billable unit = 0.1 mg NDC(s): Velcade 3.5 mg single-use vial powder for injection: xx VII. References 1. Velcade [package insert]. Cambridge, MA; Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc; April 2024. Accessed November 2024. 2.
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Velcade (bortezomib) Last review: Janu Page 4 of 5 neuropathy occurs; discontinue Velcade (bortezomib) therapy if grade 4 peripheral neuropathy occurs. Authorization Applicable Procedure Codes J9041 Injection, Bortezomib, 0.1mg billable unit Applicable NDC s xx Velcade single-use vial, 3.5mg powder for injection
See CPT/HCPCS Code section below. Policy/ Coverage: Effective October 15 At least six months after prior VELCADE therapy, VELCADE was restarted at
Added generic bortezomib to the criteria of Velcade (bortezomib). Termed HCPCS code C9148 and added new HCPCS code J9380.
Billing Code/Availability Information. HCPCS Code: J9041– Injection, bortezomib (velcade), 0.1 mg; 1 billable unit = 0.1 mg. NDC: Velcade 3.5 mg single
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