HCPCS code J9161 — Inj denileuk difti-cxdl 1mcg. Status: Active. Effective Apr 1, 2025. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

J9161

Active

Inj denileuk difti-cxdl 1mcg

Injection, denileukin diftitox-cxdl, 1 mcg

Category: Drugs
Section: J-codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
Effective: Apr 1, 2025
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: E2 — Items / services not covered by Medicare statute

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of J9161 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 1500
Outpatient Hospital 1500
Practitioner Services 1500

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits

Change History

Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.

  • New Code 2025-Q2
    Inj denileuk difti-cxdl 1mcg