HCPCS Level II drug code
J3055 — Injection, talquetamab-tgvs, 0.25 mg
In short
J3055 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, talquetamab-tgvs, 0.25 mg. CMS assigns NDCs for Talvey to it. One billing unit is 0.25 mg. The Medicare Part B payment limit is $77.473 per unit (October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026).
Code
CMS HCPCS file- Descriptor
- Injection, talquetamab-tgvs, 0.25 mg
- Short descriptor
- Inj talquetamab-tgvs 0.25 mg
- Code set
- HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
- Effective
- Apr 1, 2024
The billing unit is read from the descriptor. Confirm it against the CMS file before billing.
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. CMS note: Inflation-adjusted coinsurance. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files
Units and claim line
Units = dose given ÷ 0.25 mg. For example, 25 mg is 100 units. Enter the dose to get the units and the NDC line for the CMS-1500 and the 837P.
Enter the dose given to build the claim line.
NDCs billed under J3055
CMS’s ASP NDC–HCPCS crosswalk (effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026) assigns 2 NDCs to J3055 for Talvey. Billing units per package are CMS’s figures for this code’s unit.
| Drug | NDC (11-digit) | Labeler | Package | Billing units per package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talvey | 57894-0469-01 | Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 1.5 | 12 |
| Talvey | 57894-0470-01 | Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 1 | 160 |
J3055: common questions
- Is J3055 a CPT code?
- No. J3055 is a HCPCS Level II code, maintained by CMS, that identifies the drug supplied. CPT codes are five-digit numbers from the AMA that describe services. Giving the drug, for example an injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code. CPT codes for drug administration.
- What NDCs are billed under J3055?
- CMS's ASP crosswalk for October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 lists 2 NDCs under J3055, for Talvey. The table on this page shows each one with its billing units per package.
- What is the Medicare payment limit for J3055?
- $77.473 per 0.25 mg, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, from CMS's Part B drug payment limit file. Multiply by the units billed for the allowed amount before deductible and coinsurance. It is not a coverage decision.
- What is one billing unit of J3055?
- One unit of J3055 is 0.25 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 0.25 mg. J-code billing units.