In short

J0620 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, calcium glycerophosphate and calcium lactate, per 10 ml. One billing unit is 10 ml.

Code

CMS HCPCS file
HCPCS codeJ0620
Billing unit10 ml
Descriptor
Injection, calcium glycerophosphate and calcium lactate, per 10 ml
Short descriptor
Calcium glycer & lact/10 ml
Code set
HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective
Jan 1, 1997

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J0620: common questions

Is J0620 a CPT code?
No. J0620 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 J0620?
One unit of J0620 is 10 ml, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 ml. J-code billing units.

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