No. J2400 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 J2400?

One unit of J2400 is 30 ml, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 30 ml.

J2400 (Retired 2022) — Chloroprocaine hcl injection

J2400 was retired on Dec 31, 2022

CMS ended J2400 after Dec 31, 2022. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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HCPCS codeJ2400

Billing unit30 ml

Descriptor: Injection, chloroprocaine hydrochloride, per 30 ml
Short descriptor: Chloroprocaine hcl injection
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2023

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

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J2400: common questions

Is J2400 a CPT code?: No. J2400 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 J2400?: One unit of J2400 is 30 ml, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 30 ml. J-code billing units.

J2400 — Injection, chloroprocaine hydrochloride, per 30 ml

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