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J9028 Injection, nogapendekin pmln, 1mcg

J Codes (Drugs)

Also known as: nogapendekin, GX-70

Intravenous injection of nogapendekin alfa-inbeda (formerly known as nogapendekin plasmacytoid dendritic cell activator), dosed per 1 microgram.

In Plain Language

immune-stimulating cell therapy; dendritic cell activator

Clinical Context

Used as an immune checkpoint inhibitor to activate dendritic cells and enhance anti-tumor immune responses in melanoma and other solid tumors.

RVU Information

CPT J9028 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.

Billing & Documentation

J-codes represent drugs administered by a healthcare provider (not self-administered). Documentation must include the drug name, dosage, route of administration, and medical necessity. Most payers require the National Drug Code (NDC) on the claim. Bill the appropriate administration code (96365-96379) in addition to the drug code.

Specialties

OncologyImmunotherapy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code J9028?

CPT J9028 (Injection, nogapendekin pmln, 1mcg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Intravenous injection of nogapendekin alfa-inbeda (formerly known as nogapendekin plasmacytoid dendritic cell activator), dosed per 1 microgram.

How is J9028 administered?

CPT J9028 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used as an immune checkpoint inhibitor to activate dendritic cells and enhance anti-tumor immune responses in melanoma and other solid tumors. It is used by Oncology, Immunotherapy.

When is CPT J9028 used?

Used as an immune checkpoint inhibitor to activate dendritic cells and enhance anti-tumor immune responses in melanoma and other solid tumors.

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