No. J1725 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 J1725?

One unit of J1725 is 1 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 mg.

J1725 (Retired 2017) — Hydroxyprogesterone caproate

J1725 was retired on Dec 31, 2017

CMS ended J1725 after Dec 31, 2017. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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HCPCS codeJ1725

Billing unit1 mg

Descriptor: Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, 1 mg
Short descriptor: Hydroxyprogesterone caproate
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2018

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

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J1725: common questions

Is J1725 a CPT code?: No. J1725 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 J1725?: One unit of J1725 is 1 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 mg. J-code billing units.

J1725 — Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, 1 mg

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