J0153 Adenosine injection 1mg
Also known as: adenosine, Adenocard
Adenosine injection 1 milligram, a nucleoside for cardiac stress testing and arrhythmia management.
In Plain Language
heart stress test medication; heart rhythm medication
Clinical Context
Endogenous nucleoside used for pharmacologic stress testing (adenosine stress test) in patients unable to exercise, and for converting paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia to normal rhythm.
RVU Information
CPT J0153 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 J0153?
CPT J0153 (Adenosine injection 1mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Adenosine injection 1 milligram, a nucleoside for cardiac stress testing and arrhythmia management.
How is J0153 administered?
CPT J0153 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Endogenous nucleoside used for pharmacologic stress testing (adenosine stress test) in patients unable to exercise, and for converting paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia to normal rhythm. It is used by Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine.
When is CPT J0153 used?
Endogenous nucleoside used for pharmacologic stress testing (adenosine stress test) in patients unable to exercise, and for converting paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia to normal rhythm.
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