No. J1890 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.

J1890 (Retired 2025) — Cephalothin sodium injection

J1890 was retired on Mar 31, 2025

CMS ended J1890 after Mar 31, 2025. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Look up the drug for its current code.

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HCPCS codeJ1890

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Descriptor: Injection, cephalothin sodium, up to 1 gram
Short descriptor: Cephalothin sodium injection
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Apr 1, 2025

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J1890: common questions

Is J1890 a CPT code?: No. J1890 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.

J1890 — Injection, cephalothin sodium, up to 1 gram

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