J0138 Injection acetaminoph 10mg/ibu 3mg
Also known as: acetaminophen/ibuprofen combination, APAP/ibuprofen
Acetaminophen 10 milligrams with ibuprofen 3 milligrams injection, a combination nonopioid analgesic.
In Plain Language
pain reliever combination injection; two pain medications together
Clinical Context
Combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) for enhanced analgesia in acute moderate pain. Synergistic effect allows lower individual doses.
RVU Information
CPT J0138 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 J0138?
CPT J0138 (Injection acetaminoph 10mg/ibu 3mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Acetaminophen 10 milligrams with ibuprofen 3 milligrams injection, a combination nonopioid analgesic.
How is J0138 administered?
CPT J0138 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) for enhanced analgesia in acute moderate pain. Synergistic effect allows lower individual doses. It is used by Pain Management, Anesthesiology, Surgery.
When is CPT J0138 used?
Combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) for enhanced analgesia in acute moderate pain. Synergistic effect allows lower individual doses.
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