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Updated July 1st, 2026

INTRON A J Code: J9214

Injection, interferon, alfa-2b, recombinant, 1 million units

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q3 2026
WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
3
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, interferon, alfa-2b, recombinant, 1 million units
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1993
Manufacturer Merck
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

About INTRON A

Intron A is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J9214 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is an Immunology drug manufactured by Merck.

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NDC Code Information

3 NDC packages are crosswalked to J9214. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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INTRON A 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 Intron A (J9214) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J9214. Wastage billing guide →

INTRON A Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J9214 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mil units.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
100 units / day
= 100 mil 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 →

mil units Enter a dose to see how many billing units it is and whether it is under the limit.

INTRON A 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.

Hairy cell leukemia Malignant melanoma (adjuvant) Follicular lymphoma (clinically aggressive; with chemotherapy) Condylomata acuminata (genital/perianal warts) AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma Chronic hepatitis C Chronic hepatitis B

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Intron A billing and coding guide?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for INTRON A.
Are there any available Intron A patient assistance programs?
INTRON A patient assistance information can be found through Merck. Visit Here →
Where can I find Intron A prescribing information?
INTRON A prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Intron A side effect information?
Information regarding INTRON A's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →
Does billing INTRON A require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include INTRON A (J9214) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J9214. For more information, visit the link below.

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