J0164 Epinephrine in nacl (baxter)
Also known as: epinephrine in saline, epinephrine/NaCl Baxter
Epinephrine in normal saline solution manufactured by Baxter, a catecholamine formulation for resuscitation.
In Plain Language
emergency heart medication; allergy emergency treatment
Clinical Context
Epinephrine in normal saline (Baxter brand) for Advanced Cardiac Life Support resuscitation and treatment of anaphylactic shock.
RVU Information
CPT J0164 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 J0164?
CPT J0164 (Epinephrine in nacl (baxter)) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Epinephrine in normal saline solution manufactured by Baxter, a catecholamine formulation for resuscitation.
How is J0164 administered?
CPT J0164 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Epinephrine in normal saline (Baxter brand) for Advanced Cardiac Life Support resuscitation and treatment of anaphylactic shock. It is used by Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Critical Care.
When is CPT J0164 used?
Epinephrine in normal saline (Baxter brand) for Advanced Cardiac Life Support resuscitation and treatment of anaphylactic shock.
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