No. J2001 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 J2001?

One unit of J2001 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg.

J2001 (Retired 2024) — Lidocaine injection

J2001 was retired on Sep 30, 2024

CMS ended J2001 after Sep 30, 2024. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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HCPCS codeJ2001

Billing unit10 mg

Descriptor: Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg
Short descriptor: Lidocaine injection
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Oct 1, 2024

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

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J2001: common questions

Is J2001 a CPT code?: No. J2001 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 J2001?: One unit of J2001 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg. J-code billing units.

J2001 — Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg

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