CAPECITABINE J Code: J8521

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2000

Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers

Route of Administration Oral

Generic Status HCPCS Discontinued

Dosage Form Not Available | Tablet, Film Coated

About CAPECITABINE

Capecitabine is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J8521 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is an Oncology drug administered via the oral route and manufactured by multiple companies.

Manufacturers, reach out to us to add more information.

NDC Code Information

13 NDC packages are crosswalked to J8521. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
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Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Capecitabine (J8521) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J8521. Wastage billing guide →

CAPECITABINE 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.

Breast Cancer Colon Cancer Colorectal Cancer Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma Gastric, Esophageal, or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Rectal Cancer

Drug Class

Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors [MoA]Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor [EPC]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Capecitabine billing and coding guide?

Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for CAPECITABINE.

Are there any available Capecitabine patient assistance programs?

Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of patient assistance information for CAPECITABINE.

Where can I find Capecitabine prescribing information?

CAPECITABINE prescribing information can be found at the link below. Please reach out to us if you believe this information to be innacurate or out of date. Visit Here →

Where can I find Capecitabine side effect information?

Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for CAPECITABINE. Please check back in a few weeks.

Does billing CAPECITABINE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include CAPECITABINE (J8521) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J8521. For more information, visit the link below.

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