No. J2806 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 J2806?

One unit of J2806 is 5 micrograms, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 5 micrograms.

J2806 (Retired 2024) — Inj sincalide, maia, 5 mcg

J2806 was retired on Dec 31, 2024

CMS ended J2806 after Dec 31, 2024. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

J2805Injection, sincalide, 5 micrograms

Code

CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ2806

Billing unit5 micrograms

Descriptor: Injection, sincalide (maia), not therapeutically equivalent to j2805, 5 micrograms
Short descriptor: Inj sincalide, maia, 5 mcg
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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J2806: common questions

Is J2806 a CPT code?: No. J2806 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 J2806?: One unit of J2806 is 5 micrograms, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 5 micrograms. J-code billing units.

J2806 — Injection, sincalide (maia), not therapeutically equivalent to j2805, 5 micrograms

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