J0485 HCPCS code: Injection, belatacept, 1 mg
J0485 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, belatacept, 1 mg. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $2.95 per service for J0485 across 4,815,185 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 1500 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 33% from 2022 to 2024 (3,629,810 to 4,815,185 services). In 2024, about 990 clinicians billed Medicare for J0485 for 1,087 beneficiaries; Illinois, Texas, Florida accounted for 40% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | J codes — Drugs administered other than oral method |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 2013-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2013-01-01 |
Who bills J0485 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 990 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 1,087 |
| States with claims | 23 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Illinois, Texas, Florida) | 40% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J0485, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,629,810 | 792 | $3.61 | $2.87 |
| 2023 | 4,097,368 | 948 | $3.62 | $2.87 |
| 2024 | 4,815,185 | 1,087 | $3.72 | $2.95 |
States with the most J0485 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 740,810 | $2.98 |
| Texas | 663,239 | $2.93 |
| Florida | 395,940 | $3.02 |
| California | 390,981 | $2.98 |
| New York | 326,525 | $2.98 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 1500 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 1500 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J0485
- 2013-01-01: J0485 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code J0485?
J0485 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, belatacept, 1 mg. Short descriptor: "Belatacept injection".
How much does Medicare pay for J0485?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $2.95 per service (average allowed $3.72).
Does Medicare cover J0485?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of J0485 can be billed per day?
1500 on outpatient hospital claims; 1500 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.