J0132 Acetylcysteine injection
Also known as: acetylcysteine, N-acetylcysteine, NAC
Acetylcysteine injection, an antioxidant and mucolytic agent used primarily as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose.
In Plain Language
medication for acetaminophen poisoning; lung clearance medication
Clinical Context
Intravenous acetylcysteine used as life-saving antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. Also used in critical illness for antioxidant support. Most important use is paracetamol/acetaminophen toxicity.
RVU Information
CPT J0132 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code J0132?
CPT J0132 (Acetylcysteine injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Acetylcysteine injection, an antioxidant and mucolytic agent used primarily as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose.
How is J0132 administered?
CPT J0132 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intravenous acetylcysteine used as life-saving antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. Also used in critical illness for antioxidant support. Most important use is paracetamol/acetaminophen toxicity. It is used by Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care.
When is CPT J0132 used?
Intravenous acetylcysteine used as life-saving antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. Also used in critical illness for antioxidant support. Most important use is paracetamol/acetaminophen toxicity.
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