CMS TransmittalCardiology

FDA Approval: ARGATROBAN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE (ARGATROBAN) — Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer

FDA-NDA022434

Document details

Document type
CMS Transmittal
Issuing body
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Document ID
FDA-NDA022434
Published
June 13, 2026
Effective date
June 29, 2011
MAC region
National

Summary

Argatroban in sodium chloride is an injectable medication that will likely receive a J-code for billing purposes under Medicare Part B. As an intravenous drug, it may also qualify for pass-through pay

New injectable Argatroban may impact Medicare billing.

Affected specialty

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Source document

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/022434s000lbl.pdf

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