No. J1840 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.

J1840 (Retired 2024) — Kanamycin sulfate 500 mg inj

J1840 was retired on Mar 31, 2024

CMS ended J1840 after Mar 31, 2024. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Look up the drug for its current code.

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HCPCS codeJ1840

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Descriptor: Injection, kanamycin sulfate, up to 500 mg
Short descriptor: Kanamycin sulfate 500 mg inj
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Apr 1, 2024

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Is J1840 a CPT code?: No. J1840 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.

J1840 — Injection, kanamycin sulfate, up to 500 mg

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