J9249 Inj, melphalan (apotex) 1 mgInjection, melphalan (apotex), 1 mg
Status E: excluded from the PFS by regulation.
20 of 25 payer prior-auth lists that name J9249 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.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | AZ Blue-administered Medicare Advantage (M2K) | AZ | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2026 | AZ Blue Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Effective 09/01/2026) | |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | Standard PA code list (most commercial plans) | AZ | prior auth under conditions | place of service 19, 22; site of care: outpatient hospital | Sep 1, 2026 | AZ Blue Standard Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (09/01/2026) |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | Standard PA code list (most commercial plans) | AZ | prior auth under conditions | eviCore-delegated groups, all sites | Sep 1, 2026 | AZ Blue Standard Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (09/01/2026) |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | State of Arizona employee group (SYD, S3Z) | AZ | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2026 | State of Arizona Group Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (09/01/2026) | |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | Teamsters group (TYW) | AZ | prior auth under conditions | place of service 19, 22; site of care: outpatient hospital | Sep 1, 2026 | Teamsters Group Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Updated 09/01/2026) |
| Cigna | ACA/IFP | All | prior auth required | May be delegated to eviCore for some clients | Apr 1, 2024 | Master Precertification List (For Health Care Providers) |
| Cigna | Basic Standard | All | prior auth required | May be delegated to eviCore for some clients | Apr 1, 2024 | Master Precertification List (For Health Care Providers) |
| Cigna | Complete/PHS+/Preferred | All | prior auth required | May be delegated to eviCore for some clients | Apr 1, 2024 | Master Precertification List (For Health Care Providers) |
| HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage | All | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2025 | 2026 Q4 Prior Authorization List | |
| Humana | Humana Healthy Horizons | OK | prior auth required | Oct 14, 2026 | Humana Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Molina Healthcare of California | Medicaid | CA | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2026 | Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q2 2026 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Illinois | Medicaid | IL | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2024 | Molina Healthcare of Illinois Codification Grid Q3 2026 | |
| UnitedHealthcare | UnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans) | All | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026 | |
| UnitedHealthcare | UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plans | All | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plans Effective October 1, 2026 | |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | Texas CHIP | TX | prior auth under conditions | site of care: outpatient | Jul 1, 2024 | Prior authorization requirements for Texas CHIP Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Texas CHIP health care |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | Texas STAR | TX | prior auth under conditions | site of care: outpatient | Jul 1, 2024 | Prior authorization requirements for Texas STAR Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization review requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas STAR h |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | Texas STAR Kids | TX | prior auth under conditions | site of care: outpatient | Jul 1, 2024 | Prior authorization requirements for STAR Kids Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization review requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas STAR Ki |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | Texas STAR+PLUS | TX | prior auth under conditions | site of care: outpatient | Jul 1, 2024 | Prior authorization requirements for STAR+Plus Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan STAR+PLUS health care p |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Hawaii (QUEST Integration) | HI | prior auth under conditions | site of care: outpatient | Oct 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Hawaii Effective October 1, 2026 |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky | KY | prior auth under conditions | site of care: outpatient | Jul 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky Effective July 1, 2026 |
J9249 appears in 19 coverage policies from Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Premera Blue Cross.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Clofarabine (0867) | listed, no stance | Dec 24, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Daratumumab (Darzalex) and Daratumumab and Hyaluronidase-fihj (Darzalex Faspro) (0904) Pomalidomide, lenalidomide, thalidomide, Selinexor, Venetoclax | listed, no stance | Jun 8, 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 | 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 |
| Premera Blue Cross | Miscellaneous Oncology Drugs (5.01.540) Page | 64 of 125 | ∞ | listed, no stance | Oct 1, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in IN.
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.