J9000 HCPCS code: Injection, doxorubicin hydrochloride, 10 mg
J9000 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, doxorubicin hydrochloride, 10 mg. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $2.62 per service for J9000 across 165,670 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 20 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 16% from 2022 to 2024 (198,152 to 165,670 services). In 2024, 3 suppliers billed Medicare for J9000 (purchases), serving 0 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 | O1D — Chemotherapy |
| Added | 1984-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2009-01-01 |
Who bills J9000 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 3 |
| Referring clinicians | 6 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 0 |
| States with claims | 2 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J9000, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 198,152 | 6,111 | $2.82 | $2.24 |
| 2023 | 182,091 | 5,664 | $2.45 | $1.95 |
| 2024 | 165,670 | 5,263 | $3.29 | $2.62 |
States with the most J9000 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 21,664 | $2.62 |
| Florida | 17,799 | $2.63 |
| California | 17,451 | $2.64 |
| Illinois | 8,971 | $2.62 |
| Virginia | 6,885 | $2.62 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 20 | Clinical: Data |
| outpatient hospital claims | 20 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 20 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for J9000
- 1984-01-01: J9000 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 J9000?
J9000 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, doxorubicin hydrochloride, 10 mg. Short descriptor: "Doxorubicin hcl injection".
How much does Medicare pay for J9000?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $2.62 per service (average allowed $3.29).
Does Medicare cover J9000?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J9000 can be billed per day?
20 on DME suppliers; 20 on outpatient hospital claims; 20 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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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.