No. J0288 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 J0288?

One unit of J0288 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg.

J0288 (Retired 2025) — Ampho b cholesteryl sulfate

J0288 was retired on Dec 31, 2025

CMS ended J0288 after Dec 31, 2025. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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HCPCS codeJ0288

Billing unit10 mg

Descriptor: Injection, amphotericin b cholesteryl sulfate complex, 10 mg
Short descriptor: Ampho b cholesteryl sulfate
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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J0288: common questions

Is J0288 a CPT code?: No. J0288 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 J0288?: One unit of J0288 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg. J-code billing units.

J0288 — Injection, amphotericin b cholesteryl sulfate complex, 10 mg

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