No. J1170 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.

J1170 (Retired 2024) — Hydromorphone injection

J1170 was retired on Sep 30, 2024

CMS ended J1170 after Sep 30, 2024. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

J1171Injection, hydromorphone, 0.1 mg

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CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ1170

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Descriptor: Injection, hydromorphone, up to 4 mg
Short descriptor: Hydromorphone injection
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Oct 1, 2024

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J1170: common questions

Is J1170 a CPT code?: No. J1170 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.

J1170 — Injection, hydromorphone, up to 4 mg

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