J0216 Injection, alfentanil hcl, 500mcg
Also known as: alfentanil, Alfenta
Alfentanil hydrochloride injection 500 micrograms, a rapid-onset opioid for anesthesia.
In Plain Language
strong pain medication injection; anesthesia medication
Clinical Context
Intravenous rapid-onset, short-duration opioid used during anesthesia induction and maintenance, and for breakthrough pain. Used in critical care settings.
RVU Information
CPT J0216 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 J0216?
CPT J0216 (Injection, alfentanil hcl, 500mcg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Alfentanil hydrochloride injection 500 micrograms, a rapid-onset opioid for anesthesia.
How is J0216 administered?
CPT J0216 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intravenous rapid-onset, short-duration opioid used during anesthesia induction and maintenance, and for breakthrough pain. Used in critical care settings. It is used by Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Pain Management.
When is CPT J0216 used?
Intravenous rapid-onset, short-duration opioid used during anesthesia induction and maintenance, and for breakthrough pain. Used in critical care settings.
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