J0206 Injection allopurinol sodium 1 milligrams
Also known as: allopurinol IV, allopurinol sodium
Allopurinol sodium injection 1 milligram, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor for gout and uric acid disorders.
In Plain Language
gout treatment injection; uric acid lowering medication
Clinical Context
Intravenous allopurinol for patients unable to take oral medication. Inhibits xanthine oxidase, reducing uric acid production. Used for gout, tumor lysis syndrome prevention.
RVU Information
CPT J0206 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 J0206?
CPT J0206 (Injection allopurinol sodium 1 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Allopurinol sodium injection 1 milligram, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor for gout and uric acid disorders.
How is J0206 administered?
CPT J0206 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intravenous allopurinol for patients unable to take oral medication. Inhibits xanthine oxidase, reducing uric acid production. Used for gout, tumor lysis syndrome prevention. It is used by Rheumatology, Oncology, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J0206 used?
Intravenous allopurinol for patients unable to take oral medication. Inhibits xanthine oxidase, reducing uric acid production. Used for gout, tumor lysis syndrome prevention.
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