NULOJIX J Code: J0485

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, belatacept, 1 mg

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2013

Manufacturer BMS

Route of Administration Intravenous

Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution

About NULOJIX

Nulojix is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0485 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Immunosuppressant, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by BMS.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Belatacept is used to help prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant. It is used along with other medications (such as mycophenolate, corticosteroids) to allow your new organ to function normally. Belatacept belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's natural defense (immune system) to prevent your body from rejecting the new kidney.

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

Based on publicly available CMS files. The list of NDCs below is not exhaustive.

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
00003-0371-13	Nulojix	E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	250	250 MG

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NULOJIX Pricing & Reimbursement

J0485 Private Payer Reimbursement

$3.69 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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NULOJIX CPT Administration Codes

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)

JW / JZ modifiers apply

CMS has identified Nulojix (J0485) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. Wastage billing guide →

NULOJIX Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J0485 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

1,500 units / day

= 1,500 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 →

NULOJIX 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.

Prophylaxis of organ rejection in kidney transplant

Drug Class

CD80-directed Antibody Interactions [MoA]CD86-directed Antibody Interactions [MoA]Selective T Cell Costimulation Blocker [EPC]T Lymphocyte Costimulation Activity Blockade [PE]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Nulojix billing and coding guide?

Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for NULOJIX.

Are there any available Nulojix patient assistance programs?

NULOJIX patient assistance information can be found through Bristol Myers Squibb. Visit Here →

Where can I find Nulojix prescribing information?

NULOJIX prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →

Where can I find Nulojix side effect information?

Information regarding NULOJIX's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →

Does billing NULOJIX require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS has identified NULOJIX(J0485) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. See CMS guidelines on use of the JZ and JW wastage modifiers below.

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