No. J1445 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 J1445?

One unit of J1445 is 0.1 mg of iron, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 0.1 mg of iron.

J1445 (Retired 2025) — Inj triferic avnu 0.1mg iron

J1445 was retired on Dec 31, 2025

CMS ended J1445 after Dec 31, 2025. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

Code

CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ1445

Billing unit0.1 mg of iron

Descriptor: Injection, ferric pyrophosphate citrate solution (triferic avnu), 0.1 mg of iron
Short descriptor: Inj triferic avnu 0.1mg 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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J1445: common questions

Is J1445 a CPT code?: No. J1445 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 J1445?: One unit of J1445 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.

J1445 — Injection, ferric pyrophosphate citrate solution (triferic avnu), 0.1 mg of iron

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