No. J8510 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 J8510?

One unit of J8510 is 2 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 2 mg.

J8510 J-Code: Busulfan; oral — Billing Units & NDCs

In short

J8510 is the HCPCS Level II code for busulfan; oral, 2 mg. One billing unit is 2 mg.

Code

CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ8510

Billing unit2 mg

Descriptor: Busulfan; oral, 2 mg
Short descriptor: Oral busulfan
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.

Units and claim line

Units = dose given ÷ 2 mg. For example, 200 mg is 100 units. Enter the dose to get the units and the NDC line for the CMS-1500 and the 837P.

Dose given (mg)

HCPCS units (1 unit = 2 mg)

Modifier

NDC (11-digit)

NDC unit qualifier

NDC quantity

Enter the dose given to build the claim line.

Find the NDC

Med-Code hasn’t mapped J8510 to specific products yet. Search the FDA NDC Directory for the drug named in the descriptor, and check the route and strength match the code.

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J8510: common questions

Is J8510 a CPT code?: No. J8510 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 J8510?: One unit of J8510 is 2 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 2 mg. J-code billing units.

J8510 — Busulfan; oral, 2 mg

Code

Units and claim line

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J8510: common questions

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