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Updated July 1st, 2026

Bortezomib J Code: J9048

Injection, bortezomib (fresenius kabi), not therapeutically equivalent to j9041, 0.1 mg

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$6.97
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 9027
ASP ?
No current ASP
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WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, bortezomib (fresenius kabi), not therapeutically equivalent to j9041, 0.1 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2023
Manufacturer Fresenius Kabi
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

About Bortezomib

Bortezomib is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J9048 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Oncology medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Fresenius Kabi.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to J9048. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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Bortezomib Pricing & Reimbursement

J9048 Private Payer Reimbursement
$47.13 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

Bortezomib 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J9041 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Bortezomib Injection, bortezomib, 0.1 mg
J9046 Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Inc Bortezomib Injection, bortezomib (dr. reddy's), not therapeutically equivalent to j9041, 0.1 mg
J9048 Fresenius Kabi Bortezomib Injection, bortezomib (fresenius kabi), not therapeutically equivalent to j9041, 0.1 mg
J9049 Hospira Bortezomib Injection, bortezomib (hospira), not therapeutically equivalent to j9041, 0.1 mg
J9051 Fosun Pharma Bortezomib Injection, bortezomib (maia), not therapeutically equivalent to j9041, 0.1 mg
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Bortezomib 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
96413 Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; up to 1 hour, single or initial substance/drug
96415 Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
JW / JZ modifiers apply

CMS has identified Bortezomib (J9048) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. Wastage billing guide →

Bortezomib Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J9048 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 0.1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
35 units / day
= 3.5 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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Bortezomib 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Bortezomib billing and coding guide?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for Bortezomib.
Are there any available Bortezomib patient assistance programs?
Bortezomib patient assistance information can be found through Fresenius Kabi. Visit Here →
Where can I find Bortezomib prescribing information?
Bortezomib prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Bortezomib side effect information?
Information regarding Bortezomib's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →
Does billing Bortezomib require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS has identified Bortezomib(J9048) 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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