No. J8562 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 J8562?

One unit of J8562 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg.

J8562 (Retired 2025) — Oral fludarabine phosphate

J8562 was retired on Dec 31, 2025

CMS ended J8562 after Dec 31, 2025. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

J9185Injection, fludarabine phosphate, 50 mg

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HCPCS codeJ8562

Billing unit10 mg

Descriptor: Fludarabine phosphate, oral, 10 mg
Short descriptor: Oral fludarabine phosphate
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2026

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

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J8562: common questions

Is J8562 a CPT code?: No. J8562 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 J8562?: One unit of J8562 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg. J-code billing units.

J8562 — Fludarabine phosphate, oral, 10 mg

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