J0151 was retired on Dec 31, 2014

CMS ended J0151 after Dec 31, 2014. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

Code

CMS HCPCS file
HCPCS codeJ0151
Billing unit1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds
Descriptor
Injection, adenosine for diagnostic use, 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds, instead use a9270)
Short descriptor
Inj adenosine diag 1mg
Code set
HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective
Jan 1, 2015

The billing unit is read from the descriptor. Confirm it against the CMS file before billing.

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J0151: common questions

Is J0151 a CPT code?
No. J0151 is a HCPCS Level II code, maintained by CMS, that identifies the drug supplied. CPT codes are five-digit numbers from the AMA that describe services. Giving the drug, for example an injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code. CPT codes for drug administration.
What is one billing unit of J0151?
One unit of J0151 is 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds. J-code billing units.

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