J9178 Inj, epirubicin hcl, 2 mgInjection, epirubicin hcl, 2 mg
J9178 payment limit: $1.868 per 2 MG, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, based on 2Q26 ASP data. Coinsurance 20%.
00009-5091-01 Ellence, Pfizer Inc: 25 billing units per package00009-5091-25 Ellence, Pfizer Inc: 25 billing units per package (1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 25 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE)00009-5093-01 Ellence, Pfizer Inc: 100 billing units per package00009-5093-10 Ellence, Pfizer Inc: 100 billing units per package (1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 100 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE)Status E: excluded from the PFS by regulation.
20 of 25 payer prior-auth lists that name J9178 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue), Cigna, HealthSpring, Humana, Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Illinois, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
J9178 appears in 19 coverage policies from Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Antiemetic Therapy (0724) | listed, no stance | Jul 17, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Eribulin Mesylate (Halaven) (0831) | listed, no stance | Jun 19, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Hodgkin's Disease (0495) | listed, no stance (range J9000-J9999) | Jul 2, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma (0497) | listed, no stance (range J9000-J9999) | Aug 5, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Selected Childhood Solid Tumors (0496) | listed, no stance (range J9000-J9999) | Aug 6, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Thalassemia Major and Sickle Cell Anemia (0626) | listed, no stance (range J9000-J9999) | Sep 18, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Infusion Pumps (0161) | covered if criteria are met (range J9000-J9999) | Mar 31, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Injectable Medications (0020) | listed, no stance (range J9000-J9999) | Mar 5, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Ixabepilone (Ixempra) (0869) | listed, no stance | Apr 7, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Margetuximab-cmkb (Margenza) (0985) | listed, no stance (range J9000-J9999) | May 27, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (0334) | listed, no stance (range J9000-J9999) | Jun 8, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Pertuzumab Products (0973) | listed, no stance (range J9000-J9999) | Apr 27, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy (PUVA) for Skin Conditions (0205) | listed, no stance (range J9000-J9999) | May 18, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Revakinagene Taroretcel-lwey (Encelto) (1079) | listed, no stance (range J8501-J9999) | Oct 5, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Tumor Chemoresistance Assays (0758) | listed, no stance (range J9000-J9999) | Dec 2, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Tumor Chemosensitivity Assays (0245) | listed, no stance (range J9000-J9999) | Apr 13, 2026 | payer document |
| BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Breast Cancer (CAM 80127) | listed, no stance (range J9000-J9999) | Jul 1, 2026 | payer document |
| BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Miscellaneous Solid Tumors in Adults (CAM 80124) | unproven / investigational (range J9000-J9999) | Jul 1, 2026 | payer document |
| BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation for Plasma Cell Dyscrasias, Including Multiple Myeloma and POEMS Syndrome (CAM 80117) | listed, no stance (range J9000-J9999) | Jan 1, 2026 | payer document |
From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.