J9063 Injection, elahere, 1 milligrams
Also known as: elahere, glembatumumab vedotin
Intravenous injection of glembatumumab vedotin (formerly known as elahere), a glycoprotein NMB-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, dosed per 1 milligram.
In Plain Language
ovarian cancer-targeting antibody; cancer cell-seeking drug
Clinical Context
Used to treat platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer expressing NMB by delivering cytotoxic payload to tumor cells.
RVU Information
CPT J9063 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code J9063?
CPT J9063 (Injection, elahere, 1 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Intravenous injection of glembatumumab vedotin (formerly known as elahere), a glycoprotein NMB-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, dosed per 1 milligram.
How is J9063 administered?
CPT J9063 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used to treat platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer expressing NMB by delivering cytotoxic payload to tumor cells. It is used by Gynecologic Oncology, Medical Oncology.
When is CPT J9063 used?
Used to treat platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer expressing NMB by delivering cytotoxic payload to tumor cells.
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