No. J9151 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 J9151?

One unit of J9151 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg.

J9151 (Retired 2025) — Daunorubicin citrate inj

J9151 was retired on Dec 31, 2025

CMS ended J9151 after Dec 31, 2025. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

J9150Injection, daunorubicin, 10 mg

Code

CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ9151

Billing unit10 mg

Descriptor: Injection, daunorubicin citrate, liposomal formulation, 10 mg
Short descriptor: Daunorubicin citrate inj
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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J9151: common questions

Is J9151 a CPT code?: No. J9151 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 J9151?: One unit of J9151 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg. J-code billing units.

J9151 — Injection, daunorubicin citrate, liposomal formulation, 10 mg

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