ALKERAN J Code: J8600
Melphalan; oral, 2 mg
Drug & Product Overview
About ALKERAN
Alkeran is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J8600 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Oncology, it is administered via the oral route and manufactured by ApoPharma.
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NDC Code Information
1 NDC package is crosswalked to J8600. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.
| NDC Code | Drug | Manufacturer | Billing Units / Pkg | Package Size |
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| •••••-••••-•• Log in to view | ALKERAN | •••••••••••• Log in to view | •••• Log in to view | ••• •• / • •• Log in to view |
ALKERAN 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 |
|---|---|
| 96409 | Chemotherapy administration; intravenous, push technique, single or initial substance/drug |
| 96413 | Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; up to 1 hour, single or initial substance/drug |
| 96415 Login for More | Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) Login for More |
| 96417 Login for More | Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; each additional sequential infusion (different substance/drug) up to 1 hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) Login for More |
CMS does not include Alkeran (J8600) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J8600. Wastage billing guide →
ALKERAN Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)
The most billing units of J8600 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 2 mg. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.
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 →
ALKERAN Clinical Information
Indications and drug classification.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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