No. J2796 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 J2796?

One unit of J2796 is 10 micrograms, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 micrograms.

J2796 (Retired 2024) — Romiplostim injection

J2796 was retired on Dec 31, 2024

CMS ended J2796 after Dec 31, 2024. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

J2802Injection, romiplostim, 1 microgram

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CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ2796

Billing unit10 micrograms

Descriptor: Injection, romiplostim, 10 micrograms
Short descriptor: Romiplostim injection
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2025

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

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J2796: common questions

Is J2796 a CPT code?: No. J2796 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 J2796?: One unit of J2796 is 10 micrograms, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 micrograms. J-code billing units.

J2796 — Injection, romiplostim, 10 micrograms

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