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    OpenPayerBilling CodesDrugs Administered Other than Oral MethodHCPCS hcpcs-j3055-talquetamab-injection-0-25-mg
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    HCPCS Level II J3055: Injection, talquetamab-tgvs, 0.25 mg

    HCPCS Level II code J3055 describes an injection of talquetamab-tgvs, 0.25 mg intended as a therapeutic biologic dose; the service is an injectable oncology/hematology therapy typically administered in an infusion center or outpatient clinic as a parenteral medication.

    For related coverage guidance, see recent payer policy updates: T-Cell Lymphoma Agents: Beleodaq, Istodax, Lymphir, Poteligeo, and Romidepsin, Tumor Treatment Fields - Medical Policy, Extracorporeal Photopheresis.

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    Clinical Context

    A typical patient is an adult with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who qualifies for treatment with talquetamab-tgvs, a bispecific monoclonal antibody targeting GPRC5D and CD3. The patient presents to an outpatient oncology infusion center for administration of J3055 (injection, talquetamab-tgvs, 0.25 mg) as part of a prescribed dosing regimen after prior evaluation by the treating hematologist/oncologist. Prior to dosing, the clinical workflow includes verification of the order, weight and vital signs assessment, review of recent laboratory results (complete blood count, hepatic and renal panels), assessment for active infections, and documentation of prior therapies and response. Infusion center nursing performs drug preparation per manufacturer guidance, checks for patient-specific contraindications (including pregnancy status), and establishes IV access or performs subcutaneous injection as indicated by the product specification.

    During administration, nursing monitors for infusion- or injection-related reactions and cytokine release syndrome, documents medications given for prophylaxis or treatment (e.g., antipyretics, antihistamines, corticosteroids), and records start and stop times and lot number/expiration of the biologic. The prescribing hematologist/oncologist evaluates the patient post-administration for adverse events and adjusts future dosing or supportive care as indicated. Billing for the administered drug uses J3055 per 0.25 mg increment, with appropriate modifier reporting for site of service, patient status, and drug disposition when required.

    Related CPT Codes

    CPT CodeDescriptionRelationship to This Procedure
    96413Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; up to 1 hour, single or initial substance/drugUsed when IV infusion of talquetamab-tgvs is administered and meets single-agent infusion timing criteria.
    96415Each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary infusion)Used when infusion duration for the biologic exceeds the time covered by the initial infusion code.
    96360Intravenous infusion, hydration; initial, 31 minutes to 1 hourMay be used if clinically necessary hydration is administered during the infusion encounter.
    96361Intravenous infusion, each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary IV infusion)Used for additional infusion time for supportive IV fluids or therapies during the same visit.
    99212Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, low complexityUsed for short evaluation/management visits by the treating physician on the infusion day when documented.

    Related Modifiers

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    ModifierDescriptionWhen to Use
    62Modifier 62 indicates that two surgeons function as co‑surgeons, each performing distinct parts of the same primary surgical procedure. It is appended to the primary procedure code (and any…- Use modifier -62 when two surgeons act as co‑surgeons (both primary surgeons) on a single definitive primary procedure, each performing distinct parts of the same surgical procedure (append -62 to…
    78CPT modifier -78 indicates an unplanned, related return to the operating or procedure room by the same provider during the global postoperative period. It is appended when treatment for a…- Use modifier -78 when an unplanned, related complication during the original procedure’s global postoperative period requires the patient to return to a formal operating or procedure room and the…
    80CPT® Modifier 80 (Assistant Surgeon) is appended to a surgical CPT code when a physician (MD or DO) provides full, continuous assistance throughout the operative procedure. It is intended only for…- Use CPT Modifier -80 when a physician (MD or DO) serves as an assistant surgeon and provides full, continuous assistance throughout the entire operative procedure; append -80 to the surgical CPT…
    23Modifier -23 (Unusual Anesthesia) is used on anesthesia service CPT codes when a procedure that normally requires no anesthesia or only local anesthesia must be performed under general anesthesia…- Use modifier -23 only on anesthesia CPT codes (00100–01999) when a procedure that normally requires no anesthesia or only local anesthesia must be performed under general anesthesia because of…
    52Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…

    Related Provider Taxonomies

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    Taxonomy Code
    207RH0000X
    208000000X
    363L00000X
    363A00000X
    207V00000X
    374K00000X
    246ZS0410X
    2251N0400X

    Related Payer Policy Updates

    Specialty: Hematology/Oncology1 / 3

    10 rows

    PolicyPayerEffective Date
    T-Cell Lymphoma Agents: Beleodaq, Istodax, Lymphir, Poteligeo, and RomidepsinMass General Brigham Health Plan2027-01-04
    Tumor Treatment Fields - Medical PolicyHealth-New-England2026-12-01
    Extracorporeal PhotopheresisCigna2026-11-15
    Electric Tumor Treatment Field Therapy (for Tennessee Only)Colorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans2026-11-01
    Tumor Treating Fields Therapypremerabluecrossofwashington2026-11-01
    Tumor Treating Fields Therapypremerabluecrossofwashington2026-11-01
    OmisirgeCigna2026-11-01
    Hematology - AdzynmaCigna2026-10-15
    Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization for Liver Tumorspremerabluecrossofwashington2026-10-01
    Cryoablation of Tumors Located in the Kidney, Lung, Breast, Pancreas, or Bonepremerabluecrossofwashington2026-10-01

    Related Codes

    HCPCS-J0013-ESKETAMINE-NASAL-SPRAY-1MG

    HCPCS Level II J0013: Esketamine Nasal Spray, 1 mg

    HCPCS-J0120-INJECTION-TETRACYCLINE-250MG

    HCPCS Level II J0120: Injection, Tetracycline, up to 250 mg

    HCPCS-J0121-OMADACYCLINE-INJECTION-1MG

    HCPCS Level II J0121: Omadacycline Injection, 1 mg

    HCPCS-J0122-ERAVACYCLINE-INJECTION-1MG

    HCPCS Level II J0122: Injection, eravacycline, 1 mg

    HCPCS-J0129-ABATACEPT-INJECTION-10MG-PHYSICIAN-SUPERVISED

    HCPCS Level II J0129: Abatacept Injection, 10 mg

    HCPCS-J0130-INJECTION-ABCIXIMAB-10MG

    HCPCS Level II J0130: Injection abciximab, 10 mg

    HCPCS-J0131-INJECTION-ACETAMINOPHEN-10MG-PARENTERAL-ANALGESIC

    HCPCS Level II J0131: Injection, Acetaminophen 10 mg

    HCPCS-J0132-INJECTION-ACETYLCYSTEINE-100MG-INJECTABLE-MEDICATION

    HCPCS Level II J0132: Injection, Acetylcysteine 100 mg

    HCPCS-J0133-ACYCLOVIR-INJECTION-5MG

    HCPCS Level II J0133: Injection, Acyclovir 5 mg

    HCPCS-J0134-ACETAMINOPHEN-INJECTION-FRESENIUS-KABI-10MG

    HCPCS Level II J0134: Injection, Acetaminophen (10 mg)

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    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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