No. J1942 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 J1942?

One unit of J1942 is 1 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 mg.

J1942 (Retired 2019) — Aripiprazole lauroxil 1mg

J1942 was retired on Sep 30, 2019

CMS ended J1942 after Sep 30, 2019. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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HCPCS codeJ1942

Billing unit1 mg

Descriptor: Injection, aripiprazole lauroxil, 1 mg
Short descriptor: Aripiprazole lauroxil 1mg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Oct 1, 2019

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

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J1942: common questions

Is J1942 a CPT code?: No. J1942 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 J1942?: One unit of J1942 is 1 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 mg. J-code billing units.

J1942 — Injection, aripiprazole lauroxil, 1 mg

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