J0165 Injection epinephrine not otherwise specified 0.1 milligrams
Also known as: epinephrine, adrenaline
Epinephrine injection not otherwise specified 0.1 milligram, a catecholamine for resuscitation and anaphylaxis.
In Plain Language
emergency heart medication; allergy emergency injection
Clinical Context
Epinephrine for cardiac arrest (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), anaphylaxis, and hypotension. 0.1 milligram typical dose for intracardiac or intravenous administration.
RVU Information
CPT J0165 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 J0165?
CPT J0165 (Injection epinephrine not otherwise specified 0.1 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Epinephrine injection not otherwise specified 0.1 milligram, a catecholamine for resuscitation and anaphylaxis.
How is J0165 administered?
CPT J0165 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Epinephrine for cardiac arrest (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), anaphylaxis, and hypotension. 0.1 milligram typical dose for intracardiac or intravenous administration. It is used by Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Critical Care.
When is CPT J0165 used?
Epinephrine for cardiac arrest (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), anaphylaxis, and hypotension. 0.1 milligram typical dose for intracardiac or intravenous administration.
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