No. J3370 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 J3370?

One unit of J3370 is 500 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 500 mg.

J3370 (Retired 2025) — Vancomycin hcl injection

J3370 was retired on Jun 30, 2025

CMS ended J3370 after Jun 30, 2025. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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HCPCS codeJ3370

Billing unit500 mg

Descriptor: Injection, vancomycin hcl, 500 mg
Short descriptor: Vancomycin hcl injection
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jul 1, 2025

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

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J3370: common questions

Is J3370 a CPT code?: No. J3370 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 J3370?: One unit of J3370 is 500 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 500 mg. J-code billing units.

J3370 — Injection, vancomycin hcl, 500 mg

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