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J0130 Abciximab injection

J Codes (Drugs)

Also known as: abciximab, ReoPro

Abciximab injection, a chimeric monoclonal antibody that inhibits glycoprotein IIb/IIIa for acute coronary syndromes.

In Plain Language

blood clot prevention injection; antiplatelet therapy

Clinical Context

Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor used during percutaneous coronary intervention to reduce thrombotic complications in acute coronary syndromes and high-risk patients.

RVU Information

CPT J0130 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.

Billing & Documentation

J-codes represent drugs administered by a healthcare provider (not self-administered). Documentation must include the drug name, dosage, route of administration, and medical necessity. Most payers require the National Drug Code (NDC) on the claim. Bill the appropriate administration code (96365-96379) in addition to the drug code.

Specialties

CardiologyInterventional CardiologyInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code J0130?

CPT J0130 (Abciximab injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Abciximab injection, a chimeric monoclonal antibody that inhibits glycoprotein IIb/IIIa for acute coronary syndromes.

How is J0130 administered?

CPT J0130 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor used during percutaneous coronary intervention to reduce thrombotic complications in acute coronary syndromes and high-risk patients. It is used by Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine.

When is CPT J0130 used?

Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor used during percutaneous coronary intervention to reduce thrombotic complications in acute coronary syndromes and high-risk patients.

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