HCPCS code Q5099 — Inj ustekinumab-stba, 1 mg.
Status: Active.
Effective Jul 1, 2025.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
Q5099
ActiveInj ustekinumab-stba, 1 mg
Injection, ustekinumab-stba (steqeyma), biosimilar, 1 mg
Category:
Temporary
Section:
Q-codes: Temporary Codes
Effective:
Jul 1, 2025
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
K
— Non-pass-through drugs and biologicals
OPPS APC:
0855
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of Q5099 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.
| Service Type | Max Units / Day |
|---|---|
| DME Supplier | 520 |
| Outpatient Hospital | 520 |
| Practitioner Services | 520 |
Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits
NDC Crosswalk
National Drug Codes (NDCs) mapped to this HCPCS code.
| NDC | Drug Name |
|---|---|
| 72606-0029-01 | Steqeyma |
Change History
Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.
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New Code 2025-Q3Inj ustekinumab-stba, 1 mg