No. J1020 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 J1020?

One unit of J1020 is 20 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 20 mg.

J1020 (Retired 2024) — Methylprednisolone 20 mg inj

J1020 was retired on Mar 31, 2024

CMS ended J1020 after Mar 31, 2024. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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HCPCS codeJ1020

Billing unit20 mg

Descriptor: Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg
Short descriptor: Methylprednisolone 20 mg inj
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Apr 1, 2024

The billing unit is read from the descriptor. Confirm it against the CMS file before billing.

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J1020: common questions

Is J1020 a CPT code?: No. J1020 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 J1020?: One unit of J1020 is 20 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 20 mg. J-code billing units.

J1020 — Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg

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