HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J9161Injection, denileukin diftitox-cxdl, 1 mcg
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J9161
J9161 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, denileukin diftitox-cxdl, 1 mcg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 04/01/2025.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Inj denileuk difti-cxdl 1mcg
- Date added
- 04/01/2025
- Action effective
- 04/01/2025
- BETOS
- O1D
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Common questions about J9161
Is HCPCS J9161 still valid?
- Yes. J9161 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover J9161?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.