EXPAREL C Code: C9290

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, bupivacaine liposome, 1 mg

HCPCS Added Date April 1, 2012

Manufacturer Pacira Pharmaceuticals

Route of Administration Infiltration

Generic Status HCPCS Discontinued

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection, Suspension, Liposomal

About EXPAREL

Exparel is a medication aligned to the HCPCS C Code: C9290 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is an Anesthetic drug administered via the infiltration route and manufactured by Pacira Pharmaceuticals.

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NDC Code Information

4 NDC packages are crosswalked to C9290. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
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EXPAREL CPT Administration Codes

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 Exparel (C9290) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing C9290. Wastage billing guide →

EXPAREL 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.

Local analgesia via infiltration Regional analgesia via adductor canal block Regional analgesia via interscalene brachial plexus nerve block Regional analgesia via sciatic nerve block in the popliteal fossa

Drug Class

Amide Local Anesthetic [EPC]Amides [CS]Local Anesthesia [PE]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Exparel billing and coding guide?

Our team has identified a Exparel billing and coding guide published by the drug manufacturer: Pacira Pharmaceuticals. The guide can be found at the link below. Visit Here →

Are there any available Exparel patient assistance programs?

Our team did not identify a source for Exparel patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.

Where can I find Exparel prescribing information?

EXPAREL prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →

Where can I find Exparel side effect information?

Information regarding EXPAREL's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →

Does billing EXPAREL require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include EXPAREL (C9290) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing C9290. For more information, visit the link below.

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