No. J9265 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 J9265?

One unit of J9265 is 30 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 30 mg.

J9265 J-Code (Retired 2014) — Injection, paclitaxel, 30 mg

J9265 was retired on Dec 31, 2014

CMS ended J9265 after Dec 31, 2014. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ9265

Billing unit30 mg

Descriptor: Injection, paclitaxel, 30 mg
Short descriptor: Paclitaxel injection
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2015

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

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J9265: common questions

Is J9265 a CPT code?: No. J9265 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 J9265?: One unit of J9265 is 30 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 30 mg. J-code billing units.

J9265 — Injection, paclitaxel, 30 mg

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