J9249
HCPCSPharmacy & DrugsInjection, melphalan (apotex), 1 mg
As billed by one hospital: “Inj melphalan apotex 1 mg”
Based on the latest published hospital price files, code J9249 (Injection, melphalan (apotex), 1 mg) appears at 4 hospitals across 4 cities in 4 states. This is public hospital price transparency data, not a guaranteed estimate of your bill.
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What this is
This is a drug administered by a provider (a HCPCS “J-code”), priced per a defined unit or dosage rather than per prescription.
What affects the price
The billed amount scales with the number of units given, and the same drug can be far cheaper at a retail or specialty pharmacy than administered in a hospital. If it is a self-administered medication, ask whether an outpatient prescription is an option.
Category: Pharmacy & Drugs
Published-price availability
A blank price (“—”) means a hospital names this service but did not publish a dollar amount — it is not a free service or a $0 price.
Compare J9249 prices
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4 prices shown.
| Service | Hospital | Code | List price | Cash price | Negotiated range | Allowed (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inj melphalan apotex 1 mg Outpatient | Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital | J9249 HCPCS | — | — | $64.78 – $103 | — | |
| Injection, melphalan (apotex), 1 mg Outpatient | CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER | J9249 HCPCS | — | — | $62.33 – $133 | — | |
| Inj, melphalan (apotex) 1 mg Outpatient | William P Clements Jr University Hospital | J9249 HCPCS | — | — | $37.26 – $80.93 | — | |
| Inj, melphalan (apotex) 1 mg Outpatient | University of Chicago Medical Center | J9249 HCPCS | — | — | — | — |
How to read these prices
- Cash price
- The discounted self-pay price for paying directly, without insurance.
- List price
- The hospital’s full undiscounted charge — rarely what anyone pays.
- Negotiated rate
- A rate for a specific insurer and plan; your share depends on your benefits.
- Allowed amount
- A historical reference for what was actually allowed, where disclosed.
Hospitals that publish J9249 prices
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Code J9249: frequently asked
- What does code J9249 cost?
- We have parsed hospital-published rows for J9249, but cash prices were not disclosed in every file. This is public hospital price transparency data, not a guaranteed estimate of your bill.
- Will this be my final bill?
- Actual patient responsibility may vary based on your insurance plan, deductible, coinsurance, network status, diagnosis, setting, bundled services, clinical circumstances, and hospital billing practices.
- What is code J9249?
- J9249 is the billing code hospitals use to identify "Injection, melphalan (apotex), 1 mg" on their published price files. We use it to line up the same service across different hospitals.
- Why do J9249 prices differ between hospitals?
- 4 hospitals across 4 states publish a price for J9249 here. Each hospital sets its own prices and negotiates separately with each insurer, so the disclosed price for the same code can vary widely from one hospital to another — and even between plans at a single hospital. Comparing the published figures is what this page is for; a difference does not by itself mean one hospital is better or worse.
- What this page is not
- It is not a quote, a guarantee, or medical advice. It shows what hospitals have published for this code, so you can compare and ask informed questions — your actual cost depends on your insurance, the exact services performed, and the care setting.