J0211 Injection, nithiodote, 3mg / 125mg
Also known as: Nithiodote, cyanide antidote
Nithiodote injection 3 milligrams per 125 milligrams, a cyanide antidote containing sodium thiosulfate and sodium nitrite.
In Plain Language
cyanide poisoning treatment; emergency antidote
Clinical Context
Intravenous cyanide antidote containing sodium thiosulfate and sodium nitrite for acute cyanide poisoning. Immediate treatment required for cyanide toxicity.
RVU Information
CPT J0211 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 J0211?
CPT J0211 (Injection, nithiodote, 3mg / 125mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Nithiodote injection 3 milligrams per 125 milligrams, a cyanide antidote containing sodium thiosulfate and sodium nitrite.
How is J0211 administered?
CPT J0211 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intravenous cyanide antidote containing sodium thiosulfate and sodium nitrite for acute cyanide poisoning. Immediate treatment required for cyanide toxicity. It is used by Toxicology, Emergency Medicine.
When is CPT J0211 used?
Intravenous cyanide antidote containing sodium thiosulfate and sodium nitrite for acute cyanide poisoning. Immediate treatment required for cyanide toxicity.
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