No. J0380 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 J0380?

One unit of J0380 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg.

J0380 (Retired 2025) — Inj metaraminol bitartrate

J0380 was retired on Dec 31, 2025

CMS ended J0380 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 codeJ0380

Billing unit10 mg

Descriptor: Injection, metaraminol bitartrate, per 10 mg
Short descriptor: Inj metaraminol bitartrate
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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J0380: common questions

Is J0380 a CPT code?: No. J0380 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 J0380?: One unit of J0380 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg. J-code billing units.

J0380 — Injection, metaraminol bitartrate, per 10 mg

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