C9449 HCPCS code: Injection, blinatumomab, 1 mcg
C9449 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, blinatumomab, 1 mcg. CMS terminated C9449 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 | O1D — Chemotherapy |
| Added | 2015-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2016-01-01 |
| Terminated | 2015-12-31 |
What changed for C9449
- 2015-04-01: C9449 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 C9449?
C9449 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, blinatumomab, 1 mcg. Short descriptor: "Inj, blinatumomab".
Does Medicare cover C9449?
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 2025; 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.