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FDA Approval: TRUXIMA (RITUXIMAB-ABBS) — Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer

Policy ID: FDA-BLA761088Specialty: OncologyAdded: 7/8/2026Effective: 2018-11-28billing update
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What changed

New FDA drug approval. Coverage and billing pathway depend on the FDA label and applicable Medicare LCDs/NCDs — for very recent approvals the label may not be posted yet. Verify against the FDA label and current coverage policy before billing.

Who’s affected: Oncology billing teams · Effective: 2018-11-28

Affected codes

CodesJ9312

Primary source: View the official CMS/MAC document ↗

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