HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Keytruda Qlex J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Keytruda Qlex is billed under HCPCS J9277 — Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph. One billing unit is 1 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 2 Keytruda Qlex NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J9277
- Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmphBilling unit: 1 mg
- Labelers
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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
Keytruda Qlex units and claim line
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Keytruda Qlex 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00006-3083-01 | J9277 | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2.4 | 395 |
| 00006-5083-01 | J9277 | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 4.8 | 790 |
Keytruda Qlex: common questions
- What is the J-code for Keytruda Qlex?
- Keytruda Qlex is billed under HCPCS J9277 — Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph. One billing unit is 1 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 2 Keytruda Qlex NDCs under this code.
- How many J9277 billing units are in a package of Keytruda Qlex?
- CMS lists 395 to 790 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 1 mg. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J9277 a CPT code?
- No. J9277 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.