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Updated July 1st, 2026

Albumin (Human) P Code: P9041

Infusion, albumin (human), 5%, 50 ml

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for P9041, effective October 1, 2026: $10.616 per HCPCS billing unit, unchanged from Q3 2026. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$10.616
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$10.616
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 0961
ASP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Infusion, albumin (human), 5%, 50 ml
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2001
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Solution | Solution

About Albumin (Human)

Albumin (human) is a medication aligned to the HCPCS P Code: P9041 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Hematology, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Drug uses not available

Disclaimer: This is a summary and does not contain all possible information about this product. For complete information about this product or your specific health needs, ask your healthcare professional.

NDC Code Information

14 NDC packages are crosswalked to P9041. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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Albumin (Human) Pricing & Reimbursement

P9041 Private Payer Reimbursement
$16.88 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

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Albumin (Human) CPT Administration Codes

The below list of CPT codes is intended for informational purposes only and may not be exhaustive. CPT® codes and descriptions are copyright American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.

CPT Code Description
96360 Intravenous infusion, hydration; initial, 31 minutes to 1 hour
96361 Intravenous infusion, hydration; each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Albumin (human) (P9041) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing P9041. Wastage billing guide →

Albumin (Human) Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of P9041 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 50 ml. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office
5 units / day
= 250 ml per day
Hospital Outpatient
100 units / day
= 5,000 ml per day

MAI 3 · Date of Service Edit: Clinical. Per-day limit based on clinical expectations; excess units are denied but may be appealed with documentation of medical necessity. See all MUE limits →

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Albumin (Human) Clinical Information

Indications and drug classification.

Treated Diseases & Conditions

This list of indications is not exhaustive and may be subject to errors. The information on BuyandBill.com is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical advice.

Acute Nephrosis Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Ascites Burns Cardiopulmonary Bypass Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures Hypoalbuminemia Hypoalbuminemia including from burns Hypoproteinemia with an oncotic deficit Hypovolemia Pancreatitis and peritonitis Plasma Exchange Postoperative albumin loss Prevention of Central Volume Depletion after Paracentesis due to Cirrhotic Ascites Shock
Drug Class
Human Serum Albumin [EPC]Increased Intravascular Volume [PE]Increased Oncotic Pressure [PE]Osmotic Activity [MoA]Serum Albumin [Chemical/Ingredient]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Albumin (Human) billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Albumin (Human) billing and coding information.
Are there any available Albumin (Human) patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Albumin (Human) patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Albumin (Human) prescribing information?
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Where can I find Albumin (Human) side effect information?
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Does billing Albumin (Human) require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include Albumin (Human) (P9041) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing P9041. For more information, visit the link below.

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