No. J2275 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 J2275?

One unit of J2275 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg.

J2275 (Retired 2014) — Morphine sulfate injection

J2275 was retired on Dec 31, 2014

CMS ended J2275 after Dec 31, 2014. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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HCPCS codeJ2275

Billing unit10 mg

Descriptor: Injection, morphine sulfate (preservative-free sterile solution), per 10 mg
Short descriptor: Morphine sulfate injection
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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J2275: common questions

Is J2275 a CPT code?: No. J2275 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 J2275?: One unit of J2275 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg. J-code billing units.

J2275 — Injection, morphine sulfate (preservative-free sterile solution), per 10 mg

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