No. J1953 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 J1953?

One unit of J1953 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg.

J1953 (Retired 2026) — Levetiracetam injection

J1953 was retired on Sep 30, 2026

CMS ended J1953 after Sep 30, 2026. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ1953

Billing unit10 mg

Descriptor: Injection, levetiracetam, 10 mg
Short descriptor: Levetiracetam injection
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Oct 1, 2026

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

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J1953: common questions

Is J1953 a CPT code?: No. J1953 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 J1953?: One unit of J1953 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg. J-code billing units.

J1953 — Injection, levetiracetam, 10 mg

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