No. J2780 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 J2780?

One unit of J2780 is 25 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 25 mg.

J2780 (Retired 2024) — Ranitidine hydrochloride inj

J2780 was retired on Jun 30, 2024

CMS ended J2780 after Jun 30, 2024. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Look up the drug for its current code.

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HCPCS codeJ2780

Billing unit25 mg

Descriptor: Injection, ranitidine hydrochloride, 25 mg
Short descriptor: Ranitidine hydrochloride inj
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jul 1, 2024

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

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J2780: common questions

Is J2780 a CPT code?: No. J2780 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 J2780?: One unit of J2780 is 25 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 25 mg. J-code billing units.

J2780 — Injection, ranitidine hydrochloride, 25 mg

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