No. J8521 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 J8521?

One unit of J8521 is 500 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 500 mg.

J8521 J-Code (Retired 2024) — Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg

J8521 was retired on Sep 30, 2024

CMS ended J8521 after Sep 30, 2024. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

J8522Capecitabine, oral, 50 mg

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CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ8521

Billing unit500 mg

Descriptor: Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg
Short descriptor: Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Oct 1, 2024

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

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J8521: common questions

Is J8521 a CPT code?: No. J8521 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 J8521?: One unit of J8521 is 500 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 500 mg. J-code billing units.

J8521 — Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg

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