No. J9247 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 J9247?

One unit of J9247 is 1mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1mg.

J9247 (Retired 2025) — Inj, melphalan flufenami 1mg

J9247 was retired on Mar 31, 2025

CMS ended J9247 after Mar 31, 2025. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ9247

Billing unit1mg

Descriptor: Injection, melphalan flufenamide, 1mg
Short descriptor: Inj, melphalan flufenami 1mg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Apr 1, 2025

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

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J9247: common questions

Is J9247 a CPT code?: No. J9247 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 J9247?: One unit of J9247 is 1mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1mg. J-code billing units.

J9247 — Injection, melphalan flufenamide, 1mg

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