Elaprase (idursulfase) — HCPCS J1743

Takeda Pharmaceuticals (formerly Shire) · 6 mg / 3 mL single-dose vial · IV infusion ~3 hours weekly · Mucopolysaccharidosis II (Hunter syndrome)

Elaprase is the recombinant iduronate-2-sulfatase enzyme replacement therapy for MPS II (Hunter syndrome), billed under HCPCS J1743 at 1 mg per unit. Dosing is 0.5 mg/kg IV once weekly, lifelong, infused over approximately 3 hours with stepwise titration. Q2 2026 Medicare reimbursement: $558.221/mg ($19,537.74 per typical 35 mg adult dose, ASP + 6%). Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis are common (~16%) — premedication with antihistamines + antipyretics is recommended for every infusion.

ASP data:Q2 2026 (live)
Payer policies:verified May 2026
Manufacturer guide:Takeda OnePath 2026
FDA label:Elaprase PI (current)
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Instant Answer — the 5 things you need to bill J1743

HCPCS
J1743
1 mg = 1 unit
Adult dose
~35 units
0.5 mg/kg IV weekly
Modifier
JZ + JW
JW typical (weight-based waste)
Admin CPT
96365 + 96366
~3-hour therapeutic IV
Medicare ASP+6%
$558.221
per mg, Q2 2026 · $19,537.74/35 mg
HCPCS descriptor
J1743 — "Idursulfase injection" Permanent
Dosing
0.5 mg/kg IV once weekly, lifelong; pediatric (≥5 yr) and adult; round to nearest mg from 6 mg vials
Indication
Mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II / Hunter syndrome) in patients ≥5 years (FDA approved July 2006)
NDC
54092-0700-01 (10-digit) / 54092-0700-01 (Takeda labeler 54092)
Vial
6 mg / 3 mL (2 mg/mL), single-dose vial; refrigerated; do not shake
Route
IV infusion ~3 hours with stepwise rate titration; observation post-infusion recommended
Premedication
Recommended — antihistamine + antipyretic 30–60 min pre-infusion; corticosteroid in patients with prior reactions
Boxed warning
None (W&P: hypersensitivity / anaphylaxis ~16%, antibody formation common, life-threatening reactions in patients with respiratory compromise)
FDA approval
July 24, 2006 (BLA 125151); orphan drug designation
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Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis are common. Approximately 16% of patients in the Hunter Outcome Survey experienced anaphylactoid/anaphylactic reactions. Most patients develop anti-idursulfase IgG antibodies on chronic therapy. Patients with severe MPS II phenotype and pre-existing respiratory compromise are at highest risk for life-threatening reactions. Emergency medications, oxygen, and trained personnel must be available at every infusion.
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Premedication recommended for every infusion. Standard pre-medication is antihistamine (e.g., diphenhydramine 25–50 mg) plus antipyretic (e.g., acetaminophen) 30–60 minutes before infusion. For patients with prior infusion reactions, add a corticosteroid (e.g., methylprednisolone). See the premedication protocol section.
Phase 1 Identify what you're billing Confirm enzyme, MPS subtype, weight-based dose, and premedication plan before infusion day.

MPS enzyme replacement therapy landscape FDA verified May 2026

Five distinct recombinant enzymes, one per MPS subtype. Each has its own HCPCS, NDC, dosing, and ICD-10. Confirm the subtype before billing.

Mucopolysaccharidoses are a family of lysosomal storage diseases caused by deficient glycosaminoglycan (GAG) degradation. Each subtype is caused by a different missing enzyme; therapy is enzyme-specific and not interchangeable. Elaprase treats MPS II (Hunter syndrome) only.

Comparison of FDA-approved enzyme replacement therapies for mucopolysaccharidoses.
Drug (generic)HCPCSMPS subtypeICD-10DosingManufacturer
Aldurazyme (laronidase) J1931 MPS I (Hurler / Hurler-Scheie / Scheie) E76.0 / E76.01 / E76.02 0.58 mg/kg IV weekly (~3-4 hr) BioMarin / Sanofi Genzyme
Elaprase (idursulfase) J1743 MPS II (Hunter) E76.1 0.5 mg/kg IV weekly (~3 hr) Takeda (Shire)
Vimizim (elosulfase alfa) J1322 MPS IVA (Morquio A) E76.219 2.0 mg/kg IV weekly (~3.5-4.5 hr) BioMarin
Naglazyme (galsulfase) J1458 MPS VI (Maroteaux-Lamy) E76.29 1.0 mg/kg IV weekly (~4 hr) BioMarin
Mepsevii (vestronidase alfa-vjbk) J3397 MPS VII (Sly) E76.29 4.0 mg/kg IV q2w (~4 hr) Ultragenyx
Subtype confirmation is mandatory before therapy. Diagnosis requires both biochemical confirmation (low/absent enzyme activity in leukocytes or fibroblasts) AND molecular confirmation (pathogenic variant in the IDS gene for MPS II). Payers will deny PA without both. MPS II is X-linked recessive — the overwhelming majority of patients are male; female patients require additional documentation (e.g., skewed X-inactivation, structural variant).

Dosing & unit math FDA label verified May 2026

From the FDA prescribing information (Takeda, BLA 125151, July 2006).

Standard regimen

  • 0.5 mg/kg IV once weekly, indefinitely (lifelong therapy)
  • Approved for patients ≥5 years of age with MPS II
  • Total infusion time: ~3 hours with stepwise rate titration (initial slow rate then incremental increases per tolerability)
  • Dilute calculated dose in 100 mL 0.9% sodium chloride injection
  • Round dose to nearest mg; bill actual mg administered
  • 1 mg = 1 unit of J1743

Worked example — 70 kg adult patient

# Dose calculation
Weight: 70 kg × 0.5 mg/kg = 35 mg per dose
Vials needed: 35 / 6 = 5.83 → 6 vials (36 mg drawn)
Administered: 35 mg · Discarded: 1 mg

# Claim lines
Line 1: J1743 × 35 units, modifier JZ (administered)
Line 2: J1743 × 1 unit, modifier JW (discarded)
Admin: 96365 × 1 (initial hour) + 96366 × 2 (additional hours)

# Annual totals (52 weekly infusions)
Annual administered units: 1,820 (52 × 35)
Annual discarded units: ~52 (varies by exact mg)
Annual drug cost (Q2 2026 ASP+6%, billable): ~$1,015,962 before sequestration

Worked example — 18 kg pediatric patient

# Dose calculation
Weight: 18 kg × 0.5 mg/kg = 9 mg per dose
Vials needed: 9 / 6 = 1.5 → 2 vials (12 mg drawn)
Administered: 9 mg · Discarded: 3 mg

Line 1: J1743 × 9 units, JZ · Line 2: J1743 × 3 units, JW

Infusion administration notes

  • Do not infuse with other products in the same IV line. Use a low-protein-binding 0.2 micron in-line filter
  • Initial rate is slow (per label); titrate up at 15-minute intervals as tolerated — total infusion time ~3 hours
  • If infusion reaction occurs: slow or interrupt the infusion, treat symptoms, and consider additional premedication for subsequent infusions
  • Patients with febrile or respiratory illness should have infusions postponed until recovered

NDC reference FDA NDC Directory verified May 2026

NDC (10/11-digit)PackageUse
54092-0700-01 / 54092-0700-01 6 mg / 3 mL (2 mg/mL) single-dose vial — 1 vial per carton All adult and pediatric dosing
Use the carton/vial NDC consistently. Takeda labeler code is 54092 (formerly Shire 54092 retained post-acquisition). Submit the 11-digit NDC with N4 qualifier and ML unit of measure on the CMS-1500 24A shaded line. Document total vials drawn and total mL prepared on infusion records to support JZ/JW math.
Storage: Refrigerate vials at 2°C–8°C (36°F–46°F). Do not freeze, do not shake. Diluted product should be infused immediately or stored refrigerated and used within 24 hours.

Premedication protocol Hunter Outcome Survey + label

Premedication is recommended for every infusion. The label does not mandate it but the safety experience strongly supports it.

Patient profileRecommended premedicationTiming
Standard / first infusion Antihistamine (e.g., diphenhydramine 1 mg/kg up to 50 mg PO/IV) + antipyretic (e.g., acetaminophen 10–15 mg/kg PO) 30–60 min pre-infusion
Prior infusion reaction (any severity) Add corticosteroid (e.g., methylprednisolone 1–2 mg/kg IV or hydrocortisone 100 mg IV) 30–60 min pre-infusion; consider H2 blocker
Severe phenotype + respiratory compromise Triple premed (antihistamine + antipyretic + corticosteroid); enhanced monitoring; consider hospital setting for first several infusions 30–60 min pre-infusion
Anaphylactoid history Triple premed; epinephrine + airway support immediately available; specialist supervision required 30–60 min pre-infusion; slowed initial infusion rate
Anaphylaxis risk is real and ongoing. Reactions can occur after years of uneventful therapy, including in patients without prior reactions. Every infusion site must have epinephrine, oxygen, IV fluids, airway support, and trained personnel immediately available. Do not infuse Elaprase in unmonitored settings.
Antibody formation is the rule, not the exception. Most patients (>50%) develop anti-idursulfase IgG antibodies on chronic therapy. Some develop neutralizing antibodies that may reduce clinical response. Antibody status is monitored per Hunter Outcome Survey protocols but is not required for billing.
Phase 2 Code the claim Therapeutic IV codes (not chemo). Long infusion = multiple additional-hour units. JW is routine.

Administration codes CPT verified May 2026

Elaprase is a non-chemotherapy biologic. Use therapeutic IV codes, not chemo admin codes.

CodeDescriptionWhen to use
96365 Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic IV infusion; initial, up to 1 hour Primary code, billed once per infusion. Covers the first hour.
96366 Therapeutic IV infusion; each additional hour, up to 8 hours Bill × 2 for the standard 3-hour Elaprase infusion (hours 2 and 3).
96413 / 96415 Chemotherapy IV administration codes NOT appropriate. Idursulfase is enzyme replacement, not antineoplastic.
96374 / 96375 IV push codes NOT appropriate. Elaprase must be infused over hours, not pushed.
Document infusion start and stop times on every claim. Additional-hour units (96366) are time-based; payers audit them frequently. The claim should reflect actual chair time, not nominal scheduled time. A 3-hour infusion documented from 09:00 to 12:00 supports 96365 × 1 + 96366 × 2.
Observation post-infusion is bundled. Routine post-infusion monitoring is not separately billable. If a documented adverse event requires extended observation or treatment, bill an appropriate E/M with modifier 25 and document the clinical justification.

Modifiers CMS verified May 2026

JZ & JW — both common because of weight-based dosing

Effective July 1, 2023, CMS requires either JZ (no waste) or JW (waste) on every single-dose container claim. Because Elaprase is dosed by weight (0.5 mg/kg) but supplied in fixed 6 mg vials, partial-vial waste is the rule. JW typically applies to most adult and pediatric Elaprase claims.

  • JZ line: bill the units actually administered (e.g., 35 units for a 35 mg dose)
  • JW line: bill the units discarded (e.g., 1 unit if 36 mg drawn but 35 mg administered)
  • Both lines must reference the same NDC; both contribute to total billable units
  • Only patients whose weight produces an exact multiple of 6 mg avoid waste (rare in practice)

Modifier 25 — same-day E/M

Use modifier 25 on the E/M code when a significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service is performed on the same day as the infusion. Routine pre-infusion clinical assessment is bundled.

340B modifiers (JG, TB)

For 340B-acquired Elaprase, follow your MAC's current 340B modifier policy. Many MACs require JG for most outpatient settings and TB for rural/critical-access hospitals.

Common error: Forgetting the JW line on weight-based dosing. CMS audits frequently recoup payments for unreported waste. Document the calculated dose, total mg drawn, and total mg administered on the infusion record so the JZ + JW lines reconcile.

ICD-10-CM FY2026 verified May 2026

E76.1 is the primary diagnosis. Add codes for documented organ involvement.

CodeDescriptionUse
E76.1 Mucopolysaccharidosis, type II (Hunter syndrome) Primary diagnosis on every Elaprase claim.
J96.x Respiratory failure (acute / chronic) Common comorbidity; supports medical necessity for inpatient infusion
I50.x Heart failure Cardiac valve disease and cardiomyopathy are MPS II hallmarks
G91.x Hydrocephalus Communicating hydrocephalus from GAG accumulation
H90.x Conductive / sensorineural hearing loss Documented in majority of MPS II patients
M24.5x Joint contracture Stiff joints / claw hand deformities
K76.89 Other specified diseases of liver (hepatomegaly) Hepatosplenomegaly is a common MPS II finding
F70–F79 Intellectual disabilities For severe phenotype patients with cognitive involvement
Diagnostic confirmation must be in the chart. Most payer LCDs require documentation of BOTH (1) deficient or absent iduronate-2-sulfatase enzyme activity in leukocytes or fibroblasts AND (2) a pathogenic variant in the IDS gene. Submit lab reports with the initial PA and keep them accessible for any audit.

Site of care & place of service Verified May 2026

Elaprase requires a setting with full anaphylaxis support and trained personnel. The 3-hour infusion plus observation makes office and ambulatory infusion suite the most common settings. Home infusion is possible for stable patients with good tolerability history but is uncommon.

SettingPOSClaim formSuitability
Specialty / metabolic clinic11CMS-1500 / 837PPreferred for first 6–12 months
Ambulatory infusion suite (AIC)49CMS-1500 / 837PCommon for stable patients
Hospital outpatient (on-campus)22UB-04 / 837IPreferred for patients with severe phenotype or prior reactions
Hospital outpatient (off-campus PBD)19UB-04 / 837IAcceptable; payer site-of-care UM may apply
Inpatient (initial dose escalation)21UB-04 / 837ISometimes used for first infusion in high-risk patients
Patient home12CMS-1500 (with home infusion S-codes)Possible for stable, reaction-free patients via specialty home infusion vendor
Home infusion requires conservative criteria. Most home infusion vendors require: at least 6–12 months of in-clinic infusions without significant reactions, stable premedication regimen, caregiver training, and a written emergency plan. Some payers prohibit home infusion of idursulfase entirely.

Claim form field mapping Takeda OnePath 2026

InformationCMS-1500 boxNotes
NPI17bRendering provider
NDC qualifier + 11-digit NDC + UoM + qty24A shaded areaN4 + 54092-0700-01 + ML + total mL drawn (e.g., 18 mL for 6 vials)
HCPCS J1743 + JZ (administered units)24D (drug line 1)Bill mg actually administered
HCPCS J1743 + JW (discarded units)24D (drug line 2)Bill mg discarded; same NDC
Drug units24Gmg administered (line 1) / mg discarded (line 2)
CPT 96365 + 96366 (admin lines)24D96365 × 1 (initial hour) + 96366 × 2 (additional hours, ~3-hr total)
ICD-1021E76.1 primary; add organ involvement codes as documented
PA number23Required by all major payers
Patient weight (in clinical record)n/a (chart)Must justify weight-based dose; payers may request copy on appeal
Phase 3 Get paid PA + diagnostic confirmation + specialist documentation. Lifelong therapy — renewals on schedule.

Payer policy snapshot Reviewed May 2026

All major payers cover idursulfase for confirmed MPS II. PA is universal; criteria are stable across plans.

PayerPA?Key requirementsRenewal
UnitedHealthcare
Lysosomal Storage Disease ERT policy
Yes Confirmed MPS II diagnosis (enzyme assay + IDS gene); prescriber is geneticist, metabolic specialist, or in consultation; patient ≥5 yr Annually with documented clinical response or stability
Aetna
CPB MPS / Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Yes Same diagnostic confirmation; patient ≥5 yr; specialist prescriber Annually
BCBS plans
Vary by plan; most use medical-policy ERT criteria
Yes Aligned with FDA label + AAP / metabolic specialty guidelines Plan-specific (most annual)
Medicare (MAC LCDs) n/a Coverage for FDA-approved on-label use under generic biologic LCDs n/a

Step therapy

Not applicable. Idursulfase is the only FDA-approved enzyme replacement therapy for MPS II. There is no equivalent or alternative product, and payers do not require trials of other therapies before approving Elaprase.

Specialist requirement

Most payers require that the prescriber be (or be in formal consultation with) a clinical geneticist, metabolic specialist, or pediatric specialist with experience treating lysosomal storage diseases. Document the consulting specialist on the PA submission.

Medicare reimbursement CMS Q2 2026 (live)

Quarterly ASP from CMS Part B Drug Pricing File. Refreshes automatically each quarter.

Q2 2026 payment snapshot — J1743

Effective April 1 – June 30, 2026 · Based on 4Q25 ASP submissions

ASP + 6%
$558.221
per mg / per unit
35 mg dose (~70 kg adult)
$19,537.74
35 units × ASP+6%
Single 6 mg vial
$3,349.33
6 units × ASP+6%
Annualized cost: 0.5 mg/kg × 52 weekly infusions. For a 70 kg adult (35 mg/dose), approximately $1,015,962/year in drug cost (Medicare ASP+6%, billable units only). For a 30 kg child (15 mg/dose), approximately $435,412/year. Sequestration (~2%) reduces actual paid to roughly ASP + 4.3%. Elaprase is among the highest annualized-cost drugs Medicare Part B covers per beneficiary.

Coverage

No NCD specific to idursulfase. Coverage falls under MAC LCDs for biologics + the generic drug-coverage framework. All MACs cover J1743 for FDA-approved on-label use in confirmed MPS II with appropriate ICD-10 (E76.1) and diagnostic documentation.

Code history

  • J1743 — permanent code, "Idursulfase injection" (1 mg = 1 unit). Established shortly after the July 2006 FDA approval.

Patient assistance — Takeda OnePath Takeda verified May 2026

  • Takeda OnePath / Elaprase Patient Support: 1-866-861-1750 — benefits investigation, prior authorization assistance, appeals support, infusion site coordination, dedicated case manager
  • Commercial copay assistance: available to eligible commercially-insured patients (excludes Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and other federally-funded program patients)
  • Patient Assistance Program (PAP): free product for uninsured / underinsured patients meeting income criteria
  • Independent foundations (federally-insured patients): NORD MPS II Fund; HealthWell Foundation (when open); Patient Access Network (PAN) — verify open MPS funds quarterly
  • National MPS Society: mpssociety.org — family resources, educational materials, advocacy, and limited financial assistance
  • Web: elaprase.com · takedaonepath.com
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Phase 4 Fix problems Diagnostic documentation gaps, missing JW, and wrong admin code are the top three.

Common denials & how to fix them

Denial reasonCommon causeFix
Diagnosis not confirmedPA submitted without enzyme assay AND IDS gene resultsSubmit both lab reports with retroactive PA. Keep originals on file for audit.
Wrong admin code (96413)Chemo IV billed instead of therapeutic IVResubmit with 96365 + 96366 × 2. Idursulfase is enzyme replacement, not antineoplastic.
JW units missingWasted drug not reported on weight-based doseAdd JW line for discarded units. JZ on administered units; JW on wasted units. Same NDC on both lines.
Missing additional-hour unitsOnly 96365 billed for 3-hour infusionAdd 96366 × 2 with documented start/stop times. Without this, 2 hours of chair time go unreimbursed.
Specialist requirementPrescriber not a geneticist or metabolic specialistDocument consulting specialist on PA. Most payers accept formal consultation; document the consulting physician's NPI and consultation note.
Patient age <5 yrOff-label use in younger pediatric patientPatient must be ≥5 yr per FDA label. Off-label use in younger patients requires LMN with specific clinical rationale.
Patient weight not documentedWeight-based dose without supporting weight in chartAdd patient weight to encounter note; some payers will ask for it on appeal.
Site of care (HOPD)HOPD setting after stable on therapy on commercial plan with site-of-care UMMove to office (POS 11) or AIC (POS 49) for stable patients. Submit medical necessity letter if HOPD required for safety.

Frequently asked questions

What is the HCPCS code for Elaprase?

Elaprase (idursulfase IV) is billed under HCPCS J1743 — "Idursulfase injection." Each milligram equals one billable unit. The 6 mg single-dose vial bills as 6 units when used in full. J1743 has been a permanent code since shortly after the July 2006 FDA approval. Always pair with ICD-10 E76.1 (mucopolysaccharidosis type II / Hunter syndrome).

How is Elaprase dosed?

0.5 mg/kg IV once weekly, lifelong, for patients ≥5 years with mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II / Hunter syndrome). Infusion time is approximately 3 hours with stepwise rate titration; observation post-infusion is recommended. Round dose calculations to the nearest mg and bill the actual mg administered. A 70 kg adult receives 35 mg per dose (35 units of J1743).

What administration CPT do I use for Elaprase?

CPT 96365 ("Therapeutic IV infusion, up to 1 hour") as the initial unit, plus CPT 96366 ("each additional hour, up to 8 hours") × 2 for the typical 3-hour Elaprase infusion. Do NOT use 96413 — Elaprase is a recombinant enzyme (non-chemotherapy biologic). Document infusion start and stop times on every claim.

Do I need JZ or JW on Elaprase claims?

Yes. Per CMS's July 2023 single-dose container policy, every J1743 claim must carry JZ (no waste) or JW (waste). Because Elaprase is weight-based dosing from a fixed 6 mg vial, partial-vial waste is the rule, not the exception — JW typically applies. Bill the administered units on the JZ-style line and the discarded units on a separate JW line. Only patients whose dose is an exact multiple of 6 mg avoid waste.

What is the Medicare reimbursement for J1743?

For Q2 2026, the Medicare Part B payment limit for J1743 is $558.221 per mg (ASP + 6%). A typical 35 mg adult dose reimburses at approximately $19,537.74 per infusion before sequestration. Annualized at 52 weekly infusions for a 70 kg patient, total drug cost is approximately $1,015,962 per year. Sequestration (~2%) reduces actual paid to roughly ASP + 4.3%.

Is premedication required for Elaprase?

Premedication is recommended (not strictly required by label) for all patients: an antihistamine and an antipyretic 30–60 minutes before each infusion. In patients with prior infusion reactions or pre-existing respiratory compromise, add a corticosteroid. Anaphylaxis has been observed in approximately 16% of patients in the global Hunter Outcome Survey, so emergency medications and trained personnel must be on-site for every infusion.

What ICD-10 code is required for Elaprase?

E76.1 — "Mucopolysaccharidosis, type II" (Hunter syndrome) is the primary diagnosis. Payers also expect documentation of confirmatory testing: low or absent iduronate-2-sulfatase (IDS) enzyme activity in leukocytes/fibroblasts AND a pathogenic IDS gene variant. Add supplementary codes for organ involvement.

What patient assistance is available for Elaprase?

Takeda OnePath / Elaprase Patient Support — 1-866-861-1750 — provides benefits investigation, prior authorization assistance, copay support for commercially-insured patients, and the Patient Assistance Program for uninsured / underinsured patients meeting income criteria. Federally-insured patients (Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE) are excluded from the commercial copay program but may qualify for assistance through NORD MPS II fund or HealthWell when open.

How does Elaprase differ from other MPS enzyme replacement therapies?

Each MPS subtype has its own enzyme deficiency and its own dedicated ERT — they are not interchangeable. Aldurazyme (laronidase, J1931) is for MPS I (Hurler). Elaprase (J1743) is for MPS II (Hunter). Vimizim (elosulfase alfa, J1322) is for MPS IVA (Morquio A). Naglazyme (galsulfase, J1458) is for MPS VI (Maroteaux-Lamy). Mepsevii (vestronidase, J3397) is for MPS VII (Sly). All are weight-based weekly or biweekly IV infusions with similar long infusion times and hypersensitivity profiles.

Reference Sources & methodology Every claim on this page is sourced. Methodology and review history below.

Source documents

  1. DailyMed — ELAPRASE (idursulfase) Prescribing Information
    FDA-approved label (Takeda / Shire, BLA 125151, original approval July 24, 2006)
  2. FDA Drugs@FDA — Elaprase label PDF
    Reference current PI for warnings & precautions, dosing, premedication recommendations
  3. Takeda OnePath — Elaprase Patient Support
    Phone: 1-866-861-1750 · benefits, PA, copay, PAP information
  4. Elaprase HCP / patient site
    Coding & coverage materials, dosing calculator, infusion site locator
  5. CMS — Medicare Part B Drug ASP Pricing File
    Q2 2026 quarterly file, effective April 1 – June 30, 2026
  6. SEER CanMED — HCPCS J1743 reference
  7. UnitedHealthcare — Lysosomal Storage Disease ERT Coverage Policy
  8. Aetna — CPB Mucopolysaccharidoses / Lysosomal Storage Diseases
  9. FDA National Drug Code Directory (NDC 54092-0700-01)
  10. Hunter Outcome Survey (HOS) — international Elaprase registry. Published safety data including infusion reaction frequency (~16%) and antibody formation rates.
  11. AAP / ACMG clinical guidelines — mucopolysaccharidosis II diagnosis and management.
  12. National MPS Society — mpssociety.org

About this page

We maintain this page as a living reference. Medicare ASP pricing is bound to our underlying CareCost data layer and refreshes automatically when CMS publishes new quarterly files. Coding and policy content is reviewed at least quarterly and updated whenever a source document changes.

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Refresh cadence

ElementCadenceHow it's refreshed
Medicare ASP pricingQuarterlyAuto-bound to CareCost ASP layer; updates on CMS file release.
Payer policies (UHC, Aetna, BCBS)Semi-annualManual review against published payer policy documents.
HCPCS / CPT / modifier rulesAnnualReviewed against CMS HCPCS quarterly files and AMA CPT releases.
NDC, dosing, FDA label, premedicationEvent-drivenTied to manufacturer document version + FDA label revision date. Elaprase label is stable post-2006 approval.

Reviewer

Pending SME review. This page is staff-authored from primary sources (FDA, CMS, manufacturer, payer documents — all linked above). Editorial review in progress. Until that review is complete, treat this as a draft reference and verify each cited source for high-stakes claims.

Change log

  • — Initial publication. ASP data: Q2 2026 (J1743 = $558.221/mg). Manufacturer source: Takeda OnePath 2026. FDA label: current Elaprase PI (BLA 125151, original approval July 2006). MPS class comparison includes Aldurazyme (J1931), Vimizim (J1322), Naglazyme (J1458), and Mepsevii (J3397).

Methodology

Every claim on this page is sourced inline. Pricing reflects the current CMS Part B Drug ASP Pricing File. Payer policies are read directly from each payer's published medical/pharmacy policy documents. Premedication recommendations reflect FDA label guidance and Hunter Outcome Survey safety data. We do not paraphrase from billing-software vendor blogs.

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