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Updated October 1st, 2026

Pemetrexed J Code: J9296

Injection, pemetrexed (accord), not therapeutically equivalent to j9305, 10 mg

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
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CMS publishes none for Q4 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
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ASP ?
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WAC · AWP ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, pemetrexed (accord), not therapeutically equivalent to j9305, 10 mg
HCPCS Added Date April 1, 2023
Manufacturer Accord
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

About Pemetrexed

Pemetrexed is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J9296 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Oncology, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Accord.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to J9296. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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Pemetrexed Pricing & Reimbursement

J9296 Private Payer Reimbursement
$9.92 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

Pemetrexed 505(b)(2) Information:

Pemetrexed 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
96413 Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; up to 1 hour, single or initial substance/drug
96415 Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
JW / JZ modifiers apply

CMS has identified Pemetrexed (J9296) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. Wastage billing guide →

Pemetrexed Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J9296 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 10 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
150 units / day
= 1,500 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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Pemetrexed 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.

Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Mesothelioma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Pemetrexed billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Pemetrexed billing and coding information.
Are there any available Pemetrexed patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Pemetrexed patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Pemetrexed prescribing information?
Pemetrexed prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Pemetrexed side effect information?
Information regarding Pemetrexed's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →
Does billing Pemetrexed require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS has identified Pemetrexed(J9296) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. See CMS guidelines on use of the JZ and JW wastage modifiers below.

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