No. J0800 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.

J0800 (Retired 2023) — Corticotropin injection

J0800 was retired on Sep 30, 2023

CMS ended J0800 after Sep 30, 2023. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

J0801Injection, corticotropin (acthar gel), up to 40 units
J0802Injection, corticotropin (ani), up to 40 units

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HCPCS codeJ0800

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Descriptor: Injection, corticotropin, up to 40 units
Short descriptor: Corticotropin injection
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Oct 1, 2023

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Is J0800 a CPT code?: No. J0800 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.

J0800 — Injection, corticotropin, up to 40 units

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