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Updated July 1st, 2026

GAMMAPLEX J Code: J1557

Injection, immune globulin, (gammaplex), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J1557, effective October 1, 2026: $62.299 per HCPCS billing unit, down 6.0% from $66.272. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$66.272
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$66.272
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 9270
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, immune globulin, (gammaplex), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2012
Manufacturer Bio Products Laboratory
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
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About GAMMAPLEX

Gammaplex is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1557 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Immunoglobulin medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Bio Products Laboratory.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used to strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system. This medication is made from healthy human blood that has a high level of certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections. It is also used to increase the blood count (platelets) in persons with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura-ITP). Platelets are needed to stop bleeding and form blood clots. Some immune globulin products may also be used to treat certain types of muscle weakness problem (multifocal motor neuropathy, dermatomyositis) or a certain nerve disorder (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy-CIDP). Some products may also be used to prevent certain blood vessel disorders in people with Kawasaki syndrome.

Disclaimer: This is a summary and does not contain all possible information about this product. For complete information about this product or your specific health needs, ask your healthcare professional.

NDC Code Information

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NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
64208-8234-06 Gammaplex Bio Products Laboratory Limited 10 5000 MG / 100 ML
64208-8234-07 Gammaplex Bio Products Laboratory Limited 20 5000 MG / 100 ML
64208-8234-08 Gammaplex Bio Products Laboratory Limited 40 5000 MG / 100 ML
64208-8235-05 Gammaplex Bio Products Laboratory Ltd 10 5000 MG / 50 ML
64208-8235-06 Gammaplex Bio Products Laboratory Ltd 20 5000 MG / 50 ML
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GAMMAPLEX Pricing & Reimbursement

J1557 Private Payer Reimbursement
$65.85 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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GAMMAPLEX CPT Administration Codes

The below list of CPT codes is intended for informational purposes only and may not be exhaustive. CPT® codes and descriptions are copyright American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.

CPT Code Description
96365 Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); initial, up to 1 hour
96366 Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Gammaplex (J1557) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1557. Wastage billing guide →

GAMMAPLEX Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J1557 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 500 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
300 units / day
= 150,000 mg per day

MAI 3 · Date of Service Edit: Clinical. Per-day limit based on clinical expectations; excess units are denied but may be appealed with documentation of medical necessity. See all MUE limits →

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GAMMAPLEX Clinical Information

Indications and drug classification.

Treated Diseases & Conditions

This list of indications is not exhaustive and may be subject to errors. The information on BuyandBill.com is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical advice.

Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura Primary Humoral Immunodeficiency
Drug Class
Antigen Neutralization [MoA]Human Immunoglobulin G [EPC]Immunoglobulins [CS]Passively Acquired Immunity [PE]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Gammaplex billing and coding guide?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for GAMMAPLEX.
Are there any available Gammaplex patient assistance programs?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of patient assistance information for GAMMAPLEX.
Where can I find Gammaplex prescribing information?
GAMMAPLEX prescribing information can be found at the link below. Please reach out to us if you believe this information to be innacurate or out of date. Visit Here →
Where can I find Gammaplex side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for GAMMAPLEX. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing GAMMAPLEX require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include GAMMAPLEX (J1557) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1557. For more information, visit the link below.

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