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Updated July 1st, 2026

KANUMA J Code: J2840

Injection, sebelipase alfa, 1 mg

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$539.599
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 9478
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q3 2026
WAC · AWP ?
$•••.••
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
1
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, sebelipase alfa, 1 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2017
Manufacturer Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Solution, Concentrate

About KANUMA

Kanuma is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J2840 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Enzyme Replacement Therapy, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Alexion Pharmaceuticals.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to J2840. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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KANUMA Pricing & Reimbursement

J2840 Private Payer Reimbursement
$514.98 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

KANUMA 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
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 Kanuma (J2840) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2840. Wastage billing guide →

KANUMA Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J2840 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
160 units / day
= 160 mg 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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KANUMA 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.

Lysosomal Acid Lipase (LAL) Deficiency
Drug Class
Hydrolytic Lysosomal Cholesteryl Ester-specific Enzyme [EPC]Hydrolytic Lysosomal Triacylglycerol-specific Enzyme [EPC]Sterol Esterase [CS]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Kanuma billing and coding guide?
Billing and coding information for KANUMA can be found through Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Visit Here →
Are there any available Kanuma patient assistance programs?
KANUMA patient assistance information can be found through Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Visit Here →
Where can I find Kanuma prescribing information?
KANUMA prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Kanuma side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for KANUMA. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing KANUMA require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include KANUMA (J2840) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J2840. For more information, visit the link below.

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