No. J0172 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.

What is one billing unit of J0172?

One unit of J0172 is 2 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 2 mg.

J0172 (Retired 2025) — Inj, aducanumab-avwa, 2 mg

J0172 was retired on Dec 31, 2025

CMS ended J0172 after Dec 31, 2025. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Look up the drug for its current code.

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HCPCS codeJ0172

Billing unit2 mg

Descriptor: Injection, aducanumab-avwa, 2 mg
Short descriptor: Inj, aducanumab-avwa, 2 mg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2026

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

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J0172: common questions

Is J0172 a CPT code?: No. J0172 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 J0172?: One unit of J0172 is 2 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 2 mg. J-code billing units.

J0172 — Injection, aducanumab-avwa, 2 mg

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