J7189 HCPCS code: Factor viia (antihemophilic factor, recombinant), (novoseven rt), 1 microgram
J7189 is the HCPCS Level II code for factor viia (antihemophilic factor, recombinant), (novoseven rt), 1 microgram. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $2.20 per service for J7189 across 23,647,932 services. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 26000 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 119% from 2022 to 2024 (10,806,868 to 23,647,932 services). In 2024, about 36 clinicians billed Medicare for J7189 for 55 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | J codes — Drugs administered other than oral method |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 2006-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2021-01-01 |
Who bills J7189 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 36 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 55 |
| States with claims | 1 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J7189, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10,806,868 | 69 | $5.50 | $4.39 |
| 2023 | 23,115,164 | 80 | $2.36 | $1.88 |
| 2024 | 23,647,932 | 55 | $2.76 | $2.20 |
States with the most J7189 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3,939,400 | $1.93 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 26000 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 13000 | Clinical: Data |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A56065: Billing and Coding: Guidance for Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Complex (AICC) National Coverage Determination (NCD) 110.3 (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part B))
Covered diagnoses (15 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| D66 | Hereditary factor VIII deficiency | 1 |
| D67 | Hereditary factor IX deficiency | 1 |
| D68.01 | Von Willebrand disease, type 1 | 1 |
| D68.020 | Von Willebrand disease, type 2A | 1 |
| D68.021 | Von Willebrand disease, type 2B | 1 |
| D68.022 | Von Willebrand disease, type 2M | 1 |
| D68.023 | Von Willebrand disease, type 2N | 1 |
| D68.03 | Von Willebrand disease, type 3 | 1 |
| D68.04 | Acquired von Willebrand disease | 1 |
| D68.09 | Other von Willebrand disease | 1 |
Showing 10 of 15. The full list, non-covered diagnoses and CSV export are in Caduvo.
What changed for J7189
- 2006-01-01: J7189 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 J7189?
J7189 is the HCPCS Level II code for factor viia (antihemophilic factor, recombinant), (novoseven rt), 1 microgram. Short descriptor: "Factor viia recomb novoseven".
How much does Medicare pay for J7189?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $2.20 per service (average allowed $2.76).
Does Medicare cover J7189?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Which diagnoses support coverage for J7189?
Medicare policy articles that cite J7189 list 15 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include D66 (Hereditary factor VIII deficiency), D67 (Hereditary factor IX deficiency), D68.01 (Von Willebrand disease, type 1). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
How many units of J7189 can be billed per day?
26000 on outpatient hospital claims; 13000 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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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.