No. J1080 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 J1080?

One unit of J1080 is 200 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 200 mg.

J1080 (Retired 2014) — Testosterone cypionat 200 mg

J1080 was retired on Dec 31, 2014

CMS ended J1080 after Dec 31, 2014. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ1080

Billing unit200 mg

Descriptor: Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 cc, 200 mg
Short descriptor: Testosterone cypionat 200 mg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2015

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

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J1080: common questions

Is J1080 a CPT code?: No. J1080 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 J1080?: One unit of J1080 is 200 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 200 mg. J-code billing units.

J1080 — Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 cc, 200 mg

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