C9027 HCPCS code: Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg
C9027 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg. CMS terminated C9027 on 2015-12-31; do not bill it for later dates of service. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | C codes — Outpatient PPS (hospital outpatient temporary codes) |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 53 |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 2015-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2016-01-01 |
| Terminated | 2015-12-31 |
What changed for C9027
- 2015-01-01: C9027 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code C9027?
C9027 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg. Short descriptor: "Injection, pembrolizumab".
Does Medicare cover C9027?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.