J9393 HCPCS code: Injection, fulvestrant (teva), not therapeutically equivalent to j9395, 25 mg
J9393 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, fulvestrant (teva), not therapeutically equivalent to j9395, 25 mg. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $12.55 per service for J9393 across 4,959 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 20 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 90% from 2023 to 2024 (49,959 to 4,959 services). In 2024, about 81 clinicians billed Medicare for J9393 for 122 beneficiaries.
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 | 2023-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2024-07-01 |
Who bills J9393 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 81 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 122 |
| States with claims | 3 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J9393, 2023–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49,959 | 631 | $14.58 | $11.45 |
| 2024 | 4,959 | 122 | $16.57 | $12.55 |
States with the most J9393 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2,250 | $15.31 |
| California | 709 | $13.00 |
| Kansas | 620 | $8.51 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 20 | Prescribing Information |
| outpatient hospital claims | 20 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 20 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J9393
- 2023-01-01: J9393 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 J9393?
J9393 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, fulvestrant (teva), not therapeutically equivalent to j9395, 25 mg. Short descriptor: "Inj, fulvestrant (teva)".
How much does Medicare pay for J9393?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $12.55 per service (average allowed $16.57).
Does Medicare cover J9393?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of J9393 can be billed per day?
20 on DME suppliers; 20 on outpatient hospital claims; 20 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related J93 codes
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- J9301 — Injection, obinutuzumab, 10 mg
- J9302 — Injection, ofatumumab, 10 mg
- J9303 — Injection, panitumumab, 10 mg
- J9304 — Injection, pemetrexed (pemfexy), 10 mg
- J9305 — Injection, pemetrexed, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
- J9306 — Injection, pertuzumab, 1 mg
- J9307 — Injection, pralatrexate, 1 mg
- J9308 — Injection, ramucirumab, 5 mg
- J9309 — Injection, polatuzumab vedotin-piiq, 1 mg
- J9310 — Injection, rituximab, 100 mg
- J9311 — Injection, rituximab 10 mg and hyaluronidase
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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.