HCPCS J9281
Mitomycin instillation
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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HCPCS J9281 at a glance
- Code
- J9281
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Mitomycin instillation
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $323.17 national · 2026Q2
What is HCPCS code J9281?
HCPCS J9281 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for mitomycin instillation. Its official short descriptor is "Mitomycin instillation". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS J9281 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS J9281 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is HCPCS J9281 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for HCPCS J9281?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for HCPCS J9281 is $323.17 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
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