HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Palonosetron HCl J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Palonosetron HCl is billed under HCPCS J2469 — Injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg. One billing unit is 25 mcg. CMS's crosswalk lists 3 Palonosetron HCl NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J2469
- Injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcgBilling unit: 25 mcg
- Labelers
- Apotex Corp; Avenacy Inc.; Sandoz Inc.
Medicare Part B payment limit
CMS ASP fileEffective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Payment allowance limits subject to the ASP methodology are based on 2Q26 ASP data. CMS note: AMP-based payment limit. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files
Palonosetron HCl units and claim line
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Palonosetron HCl NDCs and billing units
From CMS’s ASP NDC–HCPCS crosswalk, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Billing units per package are CMS’s figures for the code’s unit.
| NDC (11-digit) | HCPCS | Labeler | Package | Billing units per package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00781-3415-95 | J2469 | Sandoz Inc. | 10 × 5 | 100 |
| 60505-6193-04 | J2469 | Apotex Corp | 10 × 5 | 100 |
| 83634-0777-05 | J2469 | Avenacy Inc. | 5 | 10 |
Palonosetron HCl: common questions
- What is the J-code for Palonosetron HCl?
- Palonosetron HCl is billed under HCPCS J2469 — Injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg. One billing unit is 25 mcg. CMS's crosswalk lists 3 Palonosetron HCl NDCs under this code.
- How many J2469 billing units are in a package of Palonosetron HCl?
- CMS lists 10 to 100 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 25 mcg. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J2469 a CPT code?
- No. J2469 is a HCPCS Level II code from CMS for the drug itself. Giving it, for example by injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code.