No. J1443 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 J1443?

One unit of J1443 is 0.1 mg of iron, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 0.1 mg of iron.

J1443 (Retired 2025) — Inj ferric pyrophosphate cit

J1443 was retired on Dec 31, 2025

CMS ended J1443 after Dec 31, 2025. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

Code

CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ1443

Billing unit0.1 mg of iron

Descriptor: Injection, ferric pyrophosphate citrate solution (triferic), 0.1 mg of iron
Short descriptor: Inj ferric pyrophosphate cit
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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J1443: common questions

Is J1443 a CPT code?: No. J1443 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 J1443?: One unit of J1443 is 0.1 mg of iron, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 0.1 mg of iron. J-code billing units.

J1443 — Injection, ferric pyrophosphate citrate solution (triferic), 0.1 mg of iron

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