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HCPCS J7204: Recombinant Factor VIII (EsperaCT), Glycopegylated, per IU
HCPCS Level II code J7204 designates an injectable recombinant factor VIII product (EsperaCT), glycopegylated, billed per international unit for treatment of hemophilia A. The code captures provision of a long-acting antihemophilic factor used for prophylaxis and management of bleeding episodes. Nationally, coverage and payment for high-cost biologic factor products carry implications for specialty pharmacy, infusion services, and payer formularies due to supply, dosing variability, and clinical necessity.
Key payers addressed in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise review of clinical context for factor VIII replacement, typical sites of service for administration, and an overview of payer coverage patterns. The publication summarizes available benchmarks for utilization and reimbursement, highlights policy and coding considerations relevant to billing per international unit, and outlines common billing modifiers and administrative factors affecting claims processing.
This summary is intended to orient billing staff, revenue cycle teams, infusion clinicians, and policy analysts to the purpose of J7204, common operational settings, and the payer landscape that influences access to recombinant factor VIII therapies.
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Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code J7204 represents an injection of factor VIII, antihemophilic factor (recombinant), (EsperaCT), glycopegylated-EXEI, billed per IU. This code is used for administration of a recombinant factor VIII concentrate formulated for patients with hemophilia A who require replacement therapy to prevent or control bleeding.
Service Type: Injectable biologic therapy (replacement factor VIII)
Typical Site of Service: Hospital outpatient infusion center, ambulatory infusion clinic, specialty infusion center, or physician office administering intravenous biologic therapy