Z94.81: Bone marrow transplant status
Z94.81, bone marrow transplant status, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 16 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 53 HCPCS Level II codes, including J1569 (Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard…), J1561 (Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked)…), J1459 (Injection, immune globulin (privigen), intravenous…). The articles come from 5 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with Z94.81 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1569 | Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard liquid erc), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 4 |
| J1561 | Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked), non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 4 |
| J1459 | Injection, immune globulin (privigen), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 4 |
| J1557 | Injection, immune globulin, (gammaplex), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 4 |
| J1556 | Injection, immune globulin (bivigam), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 4 |
| J1568 | Injection, immune globulin, (octagam), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 4 |
| J1566 | Injection, immune globulin, intravenous, lyophilized (e.g., powder), not otherwise specified, 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 4 |
| J1554 | Injection, immune globulin (asceniv), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 4 |
| J1599 | Injection, immune globulin, intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), not otherwise specified, 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 4 |
| J1576 | Injection, immune globulin (panzyga), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| J1552 | Injection, immune globulin (alyglo), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| J1577 | Injection, immune globulin (qivigy), 100 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| J9312 | Injection, rituximab, 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q5119 | Injection, rituximab-pvvr, biosimilar, (ruxience), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| Q5115 | Injection, rituximab-abbs, biosimilar, (truxima), 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q0512 | Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q0511 | Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| U0002 | 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc | Carrier judgment | — | 4 |
| U0001 | Cdc 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) real-time rt-pcr diagnostic panel | Carrier judgment | — | 4 |
| J7510 | Prednisolone oral, per 5 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q0510 | Pharmacy supply fee for initial immunosuppressive drug(s), first month following transplant | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J7599 | Immunosuppressive drug, not otherwise classified | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1553 | Injection, immune globulin (yimmugo), 100 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J2791 | Injection, rho(d) immune globulin (human), (rhophylac), intramuscular or intravenous, 100 iu | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J2792 | Injection, rho d immune globulin, intravenous, human, solvent detergent, 100 iu | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
28 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing Z94.81
- A58582: Billing and Coding: Off-label Use of Rituximab and Rituximab Biosimilars (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38920, L39297
- A52474: Immunosuppressive Drugs - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33824
- A57187: Billing and Coding: Immune Globulin Intravenous (IVIg) (Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 13 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34314
- A56718: Billing and Coding: Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 13 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34580
- A59105: Billing and Coding: Off-Label Use of Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 11 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L39314
- A56809: Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33579, L34337, L35016
- A52423: Billing and Coding: Infliximab and biosimilars (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 4 Level II codes)
- A52450: Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®/Abraxane ™) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes)
- A59101: Billing and Coding: Off-label Use of Rituximab and Rituximab Biosimilars (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 4 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38920, L39297
- A58710: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38988, L39001, L39038, L39044
- A58720: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38988, L39001, L39038, L39044
- A58761: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38988, L39001, L39038, L39044
- A58747: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38988, L39001, L39038, L39044
- A57224: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care (Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34149
- A57554: Billing and Coding: Immune Globulins (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 20 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34771
1 more articles list Z94.81.
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other Z94 diagnoses (Transplanted organ and tissue status)
- Z94.82 — Intestine transplant status
- Z94.83 — Pancreas transplant status
- Z94.84 — Stem cells transplant status
- Z94.89 — Other transplanted organ and tissue status
- Z94.0 — Kidney transplant status
- Z94.1 — Heart transplant status
- Z94.2 — Lung transplant status
- Z94.3 — Heart and lungs transplant status
- Z94.4 — Liver transplant status
- Z94.5 — Skin transplant status
- Z94.6 — Bone transplant status
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover Z94.81 (Bone marrow transplant status)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 16 Medicare billing and coding articles list Z94.81 as a covered diagnosis for 53 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 Z94.81?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are J1569 (Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard…, 4 articles); J1561 (Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked)…, 4 articles); J1459 (Injection, immune globulin (privigen), intravenous…, 4 articles); J1557 (Injection, immune globulin, (gammaplex), intravenous…, 4 articles); J1556 (Injection, immune globulin (bivigam), 500 mg, 4 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list Z94.81?
A58582 (Billing and Coding: Off-label Use of Rituximab and Rituximab Biosimilars); A52474 (Immunosuppressive Drugs - Policy Article); A57187 (Billing and Coding: Immune Globulin Intravenous (IVIg)), and 13 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code Z94.81?
Z94.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for bone marrow transplant status, in category Z94 (Transplanted organ and tissue status), chapter 22: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under J1569
- Watch J1569 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for J1569
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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