No. J9160 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 J9160?

One unit of J9160 is 300 micrograms, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 300 micrograms.

J9160 (Retired 2023) — Denileukin diftitox inj

J9160 was retired on Dec 31, 2023

CMS ended J9160 after Dec 31, 2023. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

J9161Injection, denileukin diftitox-cxdl, 1 mcg

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CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ9160

Billing unit300 micrograms

Descriptor: Injection, denileukin diftitox, 300 micrograms
Short descriptor: Denileukin diftitox inj
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2024

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

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J9160: common questions

Is J9160 a CPT code?: No. J9160 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 J9160?: One unit of J9160 is 300 micrograms, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 300 micrograms. J-code billing units.

J9160 — Injection, denileukin diftitox, 300 micrograms

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