No. J1446 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 J1446?

One unit of J1446 is 5 micrograms, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 5 micrograms.

J1446 (Retired 2015) — Inj, tbo-filgrastim, 5 mcg

J1446 was retired on Dec 31, 2015

CMS ended J1446 after Dec 31, 2015. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Look up the drug for its current code.

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HCPCS codeJ1446

Billing unit5 micrograms

Descriptor: Injection, tbo-filgrastim, 5 micrograms
Short descriptor: Inj, tbo-filgrastim, 5 mcg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2016

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

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J1446: common questions

Is J1446 a CPT code?: No. J1446 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 J1446?: One unit of J1446 is 5 micrograms, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 5 micrograms. J-code billing units.

J1446 — Injection, tbo-filgrastim, 5 micrograms

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