No. J9250 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 J9250?

One unit of J9250 is 5 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 5 mg.

J9250 J-Code (Retired 2024) — Methotrexate sodium, 5 mg

J9250 was retired on Mar 31, 2024

CMS ended J9250 after Mar 31, 2024. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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HCPCS codeJ9250

Billing unit5 mg

Descriptor: Methotrexate sodium, 5 mg
Short descriptor: Methotrexate sodium inj
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Apr 1, 2024

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

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J9250: common questions

Is J9250 a CPT code?: No. J9250 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 J9250?: One unit of J9250 is 5 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 5 mg. J-code billing units.

J9250 — Methotrexate sodium, 5 mg

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