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Updated July 1st, 2026

INTERFERON J Code: J9213

Injection, interferon, alfa-2a, recombinant, 3 million units

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
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CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
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WAC · AWP ?
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Self-Administered Drug Exclusion 6 Medicare Administrative Contractors list J9213 as usually self-administered and exclude it from Part B coverage in their jurisdictions. Check the article for your MAC before billing: CGS, First Coast, Noridian (A53032), Noridian (A53033), Novitas, Wellpoint Federal, WPS · All SAD lists →

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, interferon, alfa-2a, recombinant, 3 million units
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1993
Route of Administration Subcutaneous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

About INTERFERON

Interferon is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J9213 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Immunology medication is administered via the subcutaneous route.

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NDC Code Information

No NDC packages are aligned to J9213 in publicly available CMS files.

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INTERFERON Pricing & Reimbursement

J9213 Private Payer Reimbursement
$39.40 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

INTERFERON 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
96401 Chemotherapy administration, subcutaneous or intramuscular; non-hormonal anti-neoplastic
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Interferon (J9213) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J9213. Wastage billing guide →

INTERFERON Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J9213 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 3 million units.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
12 units / day
= 36 million units 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Interferon billing and coding guide?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for Interferon. Please reach out to us if this is a mistake.
Are there any available Interferon patient assistance programs?
Our team has not identified a source of patient assistance information for Interferon. Please reach out to us if this is a mistake.
Where can I find Interferon prescribing information?
No available source of prescribing information for Interferon
Where can I find Interferon side effect information?
A link for Interferon side effect information is not available.
Does billing Interferon require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include INTERFERON (J9213) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J9213. For more information, visit the link below.

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