No. J2271 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 J2271?

One unit of J2271 is 100mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 100mg.

J2271 (Retired 2014) — Morphine so4 injection 100mg

J2271 was retired on Dec 31, 2014

CMS ended J2271 after Dec 31, 2014. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ2271

Billing unit100mg

Descriptor: Injection, morphine sulfate, 100mg
Short descriptor: Morphine so4 injection 100mg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2015

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

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J2271: common questions

Is J2271 a CPT code?: No. J2271 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 J2271?: One unit of J2271 is 100mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 100mg. J-code billing units.

J2271 — Injection, morphine sulfate, 100mg

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