DOCETAXEL J Code: J9171
Injection, docetaxel, 1 mg
Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J9171, effective October 1, 2026: $0.471 per HCPCS billing unit, up 3.3% from $0.456. From CMS's final file.
Drug & Product Overview
About DOCETAXEL
Docetaxel is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J9171 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Oncology medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by multiple companies.
According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used to treat cancer (such as breast, lung, prostate, stomach, and head/neck cancer). Docetaxel is a member of a family of drugs called taxanes. This drug works by slowing cell growth.
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
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| NDC Code | Drug | Manufacturer | Billing Units / Pkg | Package Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00143-9204-01 | Docetaxel | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | 20 | 20 MG / 1 ML |
| 00955-1020-01 | Docetaxel | Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 20 | 20 MG / 1 ML |
| 16729-0267-63 | Docetaxel | Accord Healthcare Inc. | 20 | 20 MG / 1 ML |
| 23155-0903-31 | Docetaxel | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 20 | 20 MG / 1 ML |
| 25021-0245-01 | Docetaxel | Sagent Pharmaceuticals | 20 | 20 MG / 1 ML |
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DOCETAXEL Pricing & Reimbursement
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DOCETAXEL 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) |
CMS does not include Docetaxel (J9171) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J9171. Wastage billing guide →
DOCETAXEL Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)
The most billing units of J9171 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.
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 →
DOCETAXEL 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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