HCPCS code J0870 — Injection, imetelstat, 1 mg.
Status: Active.
Effective Jan 1, 2025.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
J0870
ActiveInjection, imetelstat, 1 mg
Category:
Drugs
Section:
J-codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
Effective:
Jan 1, 2025
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
G
— Pass-through drugs and biologicals
OPPS APC:
0813
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of J0870 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.
| Service Type | Max Units / Day |
|---|---|
| DME Supplier | 1081 |
| Outpatient Hospital | 1081 |
| Practitioner Services | 1081 |
Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits
NDC Crosswalk
National Drug Codes (NDCs) mapped to this HCPCS code.
| NDC | Drug Name |
|---|---|
| 82959-0111-01 | Rytelo |
| 82959-0112-01 | Rytelo |
Change History
Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.
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New Code 2025-Q1Injection, imetelstat, 1 mg