J3000 HCPCS code: Injection, streptomycin, up to 1 gm
J3000 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, streptomycin, up to 1 gm. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $16.47 per service for J3000 across 123 services. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 2 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 779% from 2023 to 2024 (14 to 123 services). In 2024, about 5 clinicians billed Medicare for J3000 for 76 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | J codes — Drugs administered other than oral method |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 1982-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1997-01-01 |
Who bills J3000 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 5 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 76 |
| States with claims | 1 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J3000, 2023–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 11 | $25.75 | $20.52 |
| 2024 | 123 | 76 | $21.17 | $16.47 |
States with the most J3000 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 121 | $16.61 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 2 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J3000
- 1982-01-01: J3000 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 J3000?
J3000 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, streptomycin, up to 1 gm. Short descriptor: "Streptomycin injection".
How much does Medicare pay for J3000?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $16.47 per service (average allowed $21.17).
Does Medicare cover J3000?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J3000 can be billed per day?
2 on outpatient hospital claims; 2 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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- J3031 — Injection, fremanezumab-vfrm, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self-administered)
- J3032 — Injection, eptinezumab-jjmr, 1 mg
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- J3095 — Injection, telavancin, 10 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.