No. J0889 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 J0889?

One unit of J0889 is 1 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 mg.

J0889 (Retired 2025) — Daprodustat oral 1mg esrd

J0889 was retired on Dec 31, 2025

CMS ended J0889 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 codeJ0889

Billing unit1 mg

Descriptor: Daprodustat, oral, 1 mg, (for esrd on dialysis)
Short descriptor: Daprodustat oral 1mg esrd
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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J0889: common questions

Is J0889 a CPT code?: No. J0889 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 J0889?: One unit of J0889 is 1 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 mg. J-code billing units.

J0889 — Daprodustat, oral, 1 mg, (for esrd on dialysis)

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