J9073 HCPCS code: Injection, cyclophosphamide (dr. reddy's), 5 mg
J9073 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, cyclophosphamide (dr. reddy's), 5 mg. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $0.71 per service for J9073 across 2,161,399 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 1500 per day on DME suppliers. In 2024, about 1,781 clinicians billed Medicare for J9073 for 3,067 beneficiaries; Texas, Florida, Illinois accounted for 45% of services.
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 | 2024-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2025-04-01 |
Who bills J9073 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 1,781 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 3,067 |
| States with claims | 41 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Texas, Florida, Illinois) | 45% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J9073, 2024–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,161,399 | 3,067 | $0.89 | $0.71 |
States with the most J9073 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 444,456 | $0.71 |
| Florida | 388,296 | $0.71 |
| Illinois | 137,358 | $0.70 |
| Virginia | 121,029 | $0.70 |
| Arkansas | 81,771 | $0.71 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1500 | Prescribing Information |
| outpatient hospital claims | 1500 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 1500 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J9073
- April 2025: Descriptor revised (Was: Injection, cyclophosphamide (ingenus), 5 mg)
- 2024-04-01: J9073 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 J9073?
J9073 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, cyclophosphamide (dr. reddy's), 5 mg. Short descriptor: "Inj cyclophos dr reddys 5 mg".
How much does Medicare pay for J9073?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $0.71 per service (average allowed $0.89).
Does Medicare cover J9073?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J9073 can be billed per day?
1500 on DME suppliers; 1500 on outpatient hospital claims; 1500 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.