J9098 HCPCS code: Injection, cytarabine liposome, 10 mg
J9098 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, cytarabine liposome, 10 mg. CMS terminated J9098 on 2025-12-31; do not bill it for later dates of service. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | J codes — Drugs administered other than oral method |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 2004-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2026-01-01 |
| Terminated | 2025-12-31 |
What changed for J9098
- 2004-01-01: J9098 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 J9098?
J9098 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, cytarabine liposome, 10 mg. Short descriptor: "Cytarabine liposome inj".
Does Medicare cover J9098?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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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.