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HCPCS Details
| HCPC | J0879 |
| Short Description | Difelikefalin, esrd on dialy |
| Long Description | Injection, difelikefalin, 0.1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis) |
| Pricing indicator | 57 |
| Coverage code | C |
| ASC payment group code | |
| BETOS2 code | O1E |
| Action code | P |
| Type of service | 1 |
| Effective date | 2024-01-01 |
| Date Added | 2022-04-01 |
Drug Details
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Difelikefalin injection is used to treat itching in people with chronic kidney disease who are on hemodialysis (medical treatment to remove waste from the blood when the kidneys are not working properly). Difelikefalin is in a class of medications called kappa opioid receptor agonists. It works by changing the way your nerves respond to itching.