No. J2513 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 J2513?

One unit of J2513 is 100 ml, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 100 ml.

J2513 (Retired 2025) — Pentastarch 10% solution

J2513 was retired on Dec 31, 2025

CMS ended J2513 after Dec 31, 2025. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Look up the drug for its current code.

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HCPCS codeJ2513

Billing unit100 ml

Descriptor: Injection, pentastarch, 10% solution, 100 ml
Short descriptor: Pentastarch 10% solution
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2026

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

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J2513: common questions

Is J2513 a CPT code?: No. J2513 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 J2513?: One unit of J2513 is 100 ml, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 100 ml. J-code billing units.

J2513 — Injection, pentastarch, 10% solution, 100 ml

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