No. J1850 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.

J1850 (Retired 2024) — Kanamycin sulfate 75 mg inj

J1850 was retired on Mar 31, 2024

CMS ended J1850 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 codeJ1850

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Descriptor: Injection, kanamycin sulfate, up to 75 mg
Short descriptor: Kanamycin sulfate 75 mg inj
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Apr 1, 2024

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J1850: common questions

Is J1850 a CPT code?: No. J1850 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.

J1850 — Injection, kanamycin sulfate, up to 75 mg

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