No. J1600 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.

J1600 J-Code: Gold sodium thiomalate — Billing Units

In short

J1600 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, gold sodium thiomalate, up to 50 mg.

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HCPCS codeJ1600

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Descriptor: Injection, gold sodium thiomalate, up to 50 mg
Short descriptor: Gold sodium thiomaleate inj
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2016

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J1600: common questions

Is J1600 a CPT code?: No. J1600 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.

J1600 — Injection, gold sodium thiomalate, up to 50 mg

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