HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J0879Injection, difelikefalin, 0.1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis)
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J0879
J0879 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, difelikefalin, 0.1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis).
It was added to HCPCS effective 04/01/2022, and its current record took effect 01/01/2024.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Difelikefalin, esrd on dialy
- Date added
- 04/01/2022
- Action effective
- 01/01/2024
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about J0879
Is HCPCS J0879 still valid?
- Yes. J0879 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover J0879?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.