No. J1444 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 J1444?

One unit of J1444 is 0.1 mg of iron, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 0.1 mg of iron.

J1444 (Retired 2025) — Fe pyro cit pow 0.1 mg iron

J1444 was retired on Dec 31, 2025

CMS ended J1444 after Dec 31, 2025. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

Code

CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ1444

Billing unit0.1 mg of iron

Descriptor: Injection, ferric pyrophosphate citrate powder, 0.1 mg of iron
Short descriptor: Fe pyro cit pow 0.1 mg iron
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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J1444: common questions

Is J1444 a CPT code?: No. J1444 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 J1444?: One unit of J1444 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.

J1444 — Injection, ferric pyrophosphate citrate powder, 0.1 mg of iron

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