No. J9371 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 J9371?

One unit of J9371 is 1 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 mg.

J9371 (Retired 2024) — Inj, vincristine sul lip 1mg

J9371 was retired on Jun 30, 2024

CMS ended J9371 after Jun 30, 2024. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

J9370Vincristine sulfate, 1 mg

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CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ9371

Billing unit1 mg

Descriptor: Injection, vincristine sulfate liposome, 1 mg
Short descriptor: Inj, vincristine sul lip 1mg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jul 1, 2024

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

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J9371: common questions

Is J9371 a CPT code?: No. J9371 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 J9371?: One unit of J9371 is 1 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 mg. J-code billing units.

J9371 — Injection, vincristine sulfate liposome, 1 mg

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