HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Hydroxocobalamin IM J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Hydroxocobalamin IM is billed under HCPCS J3425 — Injection, hydroxocobalamin, intramuscular, 10 mcg. One billing unit is 10 mcg. CMS's crosswalk lists 1 Hydroxocobalamin IM NDC under this code.
Reference
- J3425
- Injection, hydroxocobalamin, intramuscular, 10 mcgBilling unit: 10 mcg
- Labelers
- Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Medicare Part B payment limit
CMS ASP fileEffective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Payment allowance limits subject to the ASP methodology are based on 2Q26 ASP data. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files
Hydroxocobalamin IM units and claim line
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Hydroxocobalamin IM NDCs and billing units
From CMS’s ASP NDC–HCPCS crosswalk, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Billing units per package are CMS’s figures for the code’s unit.
| NDC (11-digit) | HCPCS | Labeler | Package | Billing units per package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00591-2888-30 | J3425 | Actavis Pharma, Inc. | 30 | 3000 |
Hydroxocobalamin IM: common questions
- What is the J-code for Hydroxocobalamin IM?
- Hydroxocobalamin IM is billed under HCPCS J3425 — Injection, hydroxocobalamin, intramuscular, 10 mcg. One billing unit is 10 mcg. CMS's crosswalk lists 1 Hydroxocobalamin IM NDC under this code.
- How many J3425 billing units are in a package of Hydroxocobalamin IM?
- CMS lists 3,000 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 10 mcg. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J3425 a CPT code?
- No. J3425 is a HCPCS Level II code from CMS for the drug itself. Giving it, for example by injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code.