No. J9259 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 J9259?

One unit of J9259 is 1 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 mg.

J9259 (Retired 2024) — Paclitaxel (american regent)

J9259 was retired on Dec 31, 2024

CMS ended J9259 after Dec 31, 2024. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

Code

CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ9259

Billing unit1 mg

Descriptor: Injection, paclitaxel protein-bound particles (american regent), not therapeutically equivalent to j9264, 1 mg
Short descriptor: Paclitaxel (american regent)
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2025

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

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J9259: common questions

Is J9259 a CPT code?: No. J9259 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 J9259?: One unit of J9259 is 1 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 mg. J-code billing units.

J9259 — Injection, paclitaxel protein-bound particles (american regent), not therapeutically equivalent to j9264, 1 mg

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