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Updated July 1st, 2026

XOFIGO A Code: A9606

Radium ra-223 dichloride, therapeutic, per microcurie

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$181.55
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 1745
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 Radium ra-223 dichloride, therapeutic, per microcurie
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2015
Manufacturer Bayer Pharmaceutical
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection

About XOFIGO

Xofigo is a medication aligned to the HCPCS A Code: A9606 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Imaging/Radiopharmaceutical medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceutical.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used to treat prostate cancer and cancer that has spread to bones. Radium Ra 223 dichloride is a radioactive drug. It works by building up in certain cancer cells and causing them to die.

Disclaimer: This is a summary and does not contain all possible information about this product. For complete information about this product or your specific health needs, ask your healthcare professional.

NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to A9606. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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XOFIGO Claims Performance

Claims from Jan 2026 – Aug 2026
Claim Denial Rate 17.87%
Avg. Days to File 20.9days
Avg. Days to Pay 39.8days

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XOFIGO 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
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Xofigo (A9606) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing A9606. Wastage billing guide →

XOFIGO Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of A9606 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mci.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
224 units / day
= 224 mci 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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XOFIGO 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.

castration-resistant prostate cancer, symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastatic disease
Drug Class
Radioactive alpha-Particle Emitting Therapeutic Agent [EPC]alpha-Particle Emitting Activity [MoA]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Xofigo billing and coding guide?
Billing and coding information for XOFIGO can be found through Bayer. Visit Here →
Are there any available Xofigo patient assistance programs?
XOFIGO patient assistance information can be found through Bayer. Visit Here →
Where can I find Xofigo prescribing information?
XOFIGO prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Xofigo side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for XOFIGO. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing XOFIGO require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include XOFIGO (A9606) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing A9606. For more information, visit the link below.

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