J0185 Injection., aprepitant, 1 milligrams
Also known as: aprepitant, Emend IV
Aprepitant injection 1 milligram, a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
In Plain Language
nausea prevention medication; chemotherapy side effect treatment
Clinical Context
Intravenous aprepitant (neurokinin-1 antagonist) for highly emetogenic chemotherapy. Part of multimodal antiemetic regimen. Prevents acute and delayed nausea/vomiting.
RVU Information
CPT J0185 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 J0185?
CPT J0185 (Injection., aprepitant, 1 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Aprepitant injection 1 milligram, a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
How is J0185 administered?
CPT J0185 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intravenous aprepitant (neurokinin-1 antagonist) for highly emetogenic chemotherapy. Part of multimodal antiemetic regimen. Prevents acute and delayed nausea/vomiting. It is used by Oncology, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J0185 used?
Intravenous aprepitant (neurokinin-1 antagonist) for highly emetogenic chemotherapy. Part of multimodal antiemetic regimen. Prevents acute and delayed nausea/vomiting.
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