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Updated October 1st, 2026

ALFENTA J Code: J0216

Injection, alfentanil hydrochloride, 500 micrograms

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q4 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
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CMS publishes none for Q4 2026
ASP ?
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WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, alfentanil hydrochloride, 500 micrograms
HCPCS Added Date July 1, 2023
Manufacturer AKORN
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

About ALFENTA

Alfenta is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0216 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is an Opioid Analgesic drug manufactured by AKORN.

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NDC Code Information

2 NDC packages are crosswalked to J0216. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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Alfentanil Hydrochloride 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J0216 Akorn Alfentanil Hydrochloride Injection, alfentanil hydrochloride, 500 micrograms

ALFENTA 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
96374 Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug), IV push, single, or initial substance/drug
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Alfenta (J0216) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0216. Wastage billing guide →

ALFENTA 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.

indicated as an opioid analgesic adjunct for induction/maintenance of anesthesia and as the analgesic component of monitored anesthesia care (procedural sedation)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Alfenta billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Alfenta billing and coding information.
Are there any available Alfenta patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Alfenta patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Alfenta prescribing information?
ALFENTA prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Alfenta side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for ALFENTA. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing ALFENTA require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include ALFENTA (J0216) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0216. For more information, visit the link below.

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