J0202 Injection, alemtuzumab
Also known as: alemtuzumab, Campath, Lemtrada
Alemtuzumab injection, a monoclonal antibody against CD52 for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and multiple sclerosis.
In Plain Language
immune cell targeting medication; cancer and autoimmune disease treatment
Clinical Context
Intravenous monoclonal antibody (anti-CD52) for CD52-positive chronic lymphocytic leukemia and relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Causes immune cell depletion.
RVU Information
CPT J0202 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 J0202?
CPT J0202 (Injection, alemtuzumab) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Alemtuzumab injection, a monoclonal antibody against CD52 for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and multiple sclerosis.
How is J0202 administered?
CPT J0202 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intravenous monoclonal antibody (anti-CD52) for CD52-positive chronic lymphocytic leukemia and relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Causes immune cell depletion. It is used by Hematology/Oncology, Neurology.
When is CPT J0202 used?
Intravenous monoclonal antibody (anti-CD52) for CD52-positive chronic lymphocytic leukemia and relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Causes immune cell depletion.
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