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Updated July 1st, 2026

ARCALYST J Code: J2793

Injection, rilonacept, 1 mg

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q3 2026
WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, rilonacept, 1 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2010
Manufacturer Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals (uk)
Route of Administration Subcutaneous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution

About ARCALYST

Arcalyst is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2793 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Immunology medication is administered via the subcutaneous route and manufactured by Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals (uk).

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to J2793. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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ARCALYST Pricing & Reimbursement

J2793 Private Payer Reimbursement
$26.96 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

ARCALYST 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
96372 Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intramuscular
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Arcalyst (J2793) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2793. Wastage billing guide →

ARCALYST Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2793 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
320 units / day
= 320 mg 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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ARCALYST 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.

Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes, Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome and Muckle-Wells Syndrome Deficiency of IL-1 Receptor Antagonist Recurrent Pericarditis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Arcalyst billing and coding guide?
Billing and coding information for ARCALYST can be found through Regeneron. Visit Here →
Are there any available Arcalyst patient assistance programs?
ARCALYST patient assistance information can be found through Regeneron. Visit Here →
Where can I find Arcalyst prescribing information?
ARCALYST prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Arcalyst side effect information?
Information regarding ARCALYST's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →
Does billing ARCALYST require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include ARCALYST (J2793) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2793. For more information, visit the link below.

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