GANCICLOVIR J Code: J1574

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, ganciclovir sodium (exela), not therapeutically equivalent to j1570, 500 mg

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2023

Manufacturer EXELA PHARMA SCIENCES

Route of Administration Intravenous

Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About GANCICLOVIR

Ganciclovir is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1574 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Antiviral, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by EXELA PHARMA SCIENCES.

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NDC Code Information

2 NDC packages are crosswalked to J1574. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
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Ganciclovir Sodium 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code	Manufacturer	Active Ingredient	HCPCS Description
J1570	Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers)	Ganciclovir Sodium	Injection, ganciclovir sodium, 500 mg
J1574	Exela Pharma Sciences	Ganciclovir Sodium	Injection, ganciclovir sodium (exela), not therapeutically equivalent to j1570, 500 mg

GANCICLOVIR CPT Administration Codes

CPT Code	Description
96365	Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); initial, up to 1 hour
96366	Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Ganciclovir (J1574) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1574. Wastage billing guide →

GANCICLOVIR 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.

CMV disease Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis

Drug Class

Cytomegalovirus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor [EPC]DNA Polymerase Inhibitors [MoA]Nucleoside Analog Antiviral [EPC]Nucleoside Analog [EXT]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Ganciclovir billing and coding guide?

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

Are there any available Ganciclovir patient assistance programs?

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

Where can I find Ganciclovir prescribing information?

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Where can I find Ganciclovir side effect information?

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

Does billing GANCICLOVIR require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include GANCICLOVIR (J1574) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1574. For more information, visit the link below.

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