No. J7506 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 J7506?

One unit of J7506 is 5 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 5 mg.

J7506 J-Code (Retired 2015) — Prednisone, oral, per 5 mg

J7506 was retired on Dec 31, 2015

CMS ended J7506 after Dec 31, 2015. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

J7512Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg

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HCPCS codeJ7506

Billing unit5 mg

Descriptor: Prednisone, oral, per 5 mg
Short descriptor: Prednisone oral
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2016

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

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J7506: common questions

Is J7506 a CPT code?: No. J7506 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 J7506?: One unit of J7506 is 5 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 5 mg. J-code billing units.

J7506 — Prednisone, oral, per 5 mg

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