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Updated October 1st, 2026

Melphalan (Apotex) J Code: J9249

Injection, melphalan (apotex), 1 mg

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q4 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$64.778
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 0842
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q4 2026
WAC · AWP ?
$•••.••
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
1
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, melphalan (apotex), 1 mg
HCPCS Added Date April 1, 2024
Manufacturer Apotex
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Multi-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About Melphalan (Apotex)

Melphalan (apotex) is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J9249 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Oncology medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Apotex.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to J9249. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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Melphalan (Apotex) Pricing & Reimbursement

J9249 Private Payer Reimbursement
$63.17 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

Melphalan Hcl 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J9249 Apotex Melphalan Hcl Injection, melphalan (apotex), 1 mg

Melphalan (Apotex) 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
96409 Chemotherapy administration; intravenous, push technique, single or initial substance/drug
96413 Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; up to 1 hour, single or initial substance/drug
96415 Login for More Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) Login for More
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

This product is new and does not yet appear on the CMS list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Wastage billing guide →

Melphalan (Apotex) Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J9249 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
48 units / day
= 48 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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Melphalan (Apotex) 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.

Multiple Myeloma
Drug Class
Alkylating Activity [MoA]Alkylating Drug [EPC]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Melphalan (Apotex) billing and coding guide?
We have not identified a manufacturer-published billing and coding guide for Melphalan (Apotex)
Are there any available Melphalan (Apotex) patient assistance programs?
Our team has not identified a source of patient assistance information for Melphalan (Apotex)
Where can I find TOFIDENCE prescribing information?
Melphalan (Apotex) prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Melphalan (Apotex) side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effect information for Melphalan (Apotex).
Does billing Melphalan (Apotex) require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include Melphalan (Apotex) (J9249) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J9249. For more information, visit the link below.

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