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J0209 Injection, sod thiosulfate (hope)

J Codes (Drugs)

Also known as: sodium thiosulfate, thiosulfate

Sodium thiosulfate injection (Hope) 1 milligram, an antidote for cisplatin extravasation and cyanide poisoning.

In Plain Language

chemotherapy extravasation treatment; cyanide poisoning antidote

Clinical Context

Intravenous sodium thiosulfate for cisplatin extravasation tissue damage mitigation and cyanide toxicity treatment. Converts cyanide to thiocyanate for renal excretion.

RVU Information

CPT J0209 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

OncologyToxicologyEmergency Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code J0209?

CPT J0209 (Injection, sod thiosulfate (hope)) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Sodium thiosulfate injection (Hope) 1 milligram, an antidote for cisplatin extravasation and cyanide poisoning.

How is J0209 administered?

CPT J0209 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intravenous sodium thiosulfate for cisplatin extravasation tissue damage mitigation and cyanide toxicity treatment. Converts cyanide to thiocyanate for renal excretion. It is used by Oncology, Toxicology, Emergency Medicine.

When is CPT J0209 used?

Intravenous sodium thiosulfate for cisplatin extravasation tissue damage mitigation and cyanide toxicity treatment. Converts cyanide to thiocyanate for renal excretion.

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