HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Vyxeos J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Vyxeos is billed under HCPCS J9153 — Injection, liposomal, 1 mg daunorubicin and 2.27 mg cytarabine. One billing unit is 1 mg/2.27 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 1 Vyxeos NDC under this code.
Reference
- J9153
- Injection, liposomal, 1 mg daunorubicin and 2.27 mg cytarabineBilling unit: 1 mg/2.27 mg
- Labelers
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals, 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: Inflation-adjusted coinsurance. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files
Vyxeos units and claim line
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Vyxeos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68727-0745-02 | J9153 | Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 × 1 | 88 |
Vyxeos: common questions
- What is the J-code for Vyxeos?
- Vyxeos is billed under HCPCS J9153 — Injection, liposomal, 1 mg daunorubicin and 2.27 mg cytarabine. One billing unit is 1 mg/2.27 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 1 Vyxeos NDC under this code.
- How many J9153 billing units are in a package of Vyxeos?
- CMS lists 88 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 1 mg/2.27 mg. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J9153 a CPT code?
- No. J9153 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.