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J9038 Injection axatilimab-csfr 0.1 milligrams

J Codes (Drugs)

Also known as: axatilimab, Noxabel

Intravenous injection of axatilimab-csfr, a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting colony-stimulating factor-1 receptor, dosed per 0.1 milligram.

In Plain Language

immune cell-blocking drug; inflammatory response inhibitor

Clinical Context

Used to treat chronic graft-versus-host disease by modulating macrophage activation and inflammatory responses.

RVU Information

CPT J9038 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

HematologyTransplant Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code J9038?

CPT J9038 (Injection axatilimab-csfr 0.1 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Intravenous injection of axatilimab-csfr, a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting colony-stimulating factor-1 receptor, dosed per 0.1 milligram.

How is J9038 administered?

CPT J9038 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used to treat chronic graft-versus-host disease by modulating macrophage activation and inflammatory responses. It is used by Hematology, Transplant Medicine.

When is CPT J9038 used?

Used to treat chronic graft-versus-host disease by modulating macrophage activation and inflammatory responses.

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