BLEOMYCIN SULFATE J Code: J9040

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, bleomycin sulfate, 15 units

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1984

Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers

Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intrapleural, Intravenous, Subcutaneous

Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Powder, For Solution

About BLEOMYCIN SULFATE

Bleomycin Sulfate is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J9040 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is an Oncology drug administered via the intramuscular, intrapleural, intravenous, or subcutaneous routes and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Bleomycin is used to treat cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. This medication may also be used to control the build-up of fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion) caused by tumors that have spread to the lungs. For this condition, bleomycin is placed in the space around the lungs through a chest tube.

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

Based on publicly available CMS files. Showing 5 of 12 NDCs — log in for the full crosswalk.

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
00143-9240-01	Bleomycin	Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.	1	Bleomycin Intramuscula r Injection 15 [… Login for More
00409-0323-20	Bleomycin	Hospira, Inc.	2	Bleomycin Intramuscula r Injection 30 [… Login for More
16714-0886-01	Bleomycin	NorthStar Rx LLC	1	Bleomycin Intramuscula r Powder 15 [USP… Login for More
63323-0136-10	Bleomycin	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	1	Bleomycin Intramuscula r Injection 15 [… Login for More
71288-0106-10	Bleomycin	Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc.	1	Bleomycin Intramuscula r Powder 15 [USP… Login for More
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BLEOMYCIN SULFATE Pricing & Reimbursement

J9040 Private Payer Reimbursement

$29.96 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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Historical Graphing and Billing Calculator

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As of Q3 2026

BLEOMYCIN SULFATE Claims Performance

Claims from Jan 2026 – Aug 2026

Claim Denial Rate 11.12%

Avg. Days to File 10.9days

Avg. Days to Pay 23.1days

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BLEOMYCIN SULFATE CPT Administration Codes

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

JW / JZ modifiers apply

CMS has identified Bleomycin Sulfate (J9040) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. Wastage billing guide →

BLEOMYCIN SULFATE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J9040 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 15 units.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

4 units / day

= 60 units 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 →

BLEOMYCIN SULFATE 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.

Hodgkin's Disease Malignant Pleural Effusion Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma Testicular Carcinoma

Drug Class

Cytoprotective Agent [EPC]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Bleomycin Sulfate billing and coding guide?

We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Bleomycin Sulfate billing and coding information.

Are there any available Bleomycin Sulfate patient assistance programs?

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Where can I find Bleomycin Sulfate prescribing information?

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Where can I find Bleomycin Sulfate side effect information?

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Does billing BLEOMYCIN SULFATE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS has identified BLEOMYCIN SULFATE(J9040) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. See CMS guidelines on use of the JZ and JW wastage modifiers below.

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