J1748 HCPCS code: Injection, infliximab-dyyb (zymfentra), 10 mg
J1748 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, infliximab-dyyb (zymfentra), 10 mg. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 12 per day on DME suppliers.
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 | 2024-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2024-07-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 12 | Prescribing Information |
| outpatient hospital claims | 12 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 12 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J1748
- 2024-07-01: J1748 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 J1748?
J1748 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, infliximab-dyyb (zymfentra), 10 mg. Short descriptor: "Inj, zymfentra, 10 mg".
Does Medicare cover J1748?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of J1748 can be billed per day?
12 on DME suppliers; 12 on outpatient hospital claims; 12 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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- J1729 — Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
- J1730 — Injection, diazoxide, up to 300 mg
- J1738 — Injection, meloxicam, 1 mg
- J1740 — Injection, ibandronate sodium, 1 mg
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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.