J0330 Succinycholine chloride injection
Also known as: succinylcholine, Anectine
Succinylcholine chloride injection, a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent for anesthesia.
In Plain Language
muscle relaxant for surgery; anesthesia paralytic medication
Clinical Context
Rapid-onset depolarizing neuromuscular blocker for rapid sequence intubation and short procedures. Rapidly metabolized by pseudocholinesterase.
RVU Information
CPT J0330 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 J0330?
CPT J0330 (Succinycholine chloride injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Succinylcholine chloride injection, a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent for anesthesia.
How is J0330 administered?
CPT J0330 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Rapid-onset depolarizing neuromuscular blocker for rapid sequence intubation and short procedures. Rapidly metabolized by pseudocholinesterase. It is used by Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine.
When is CPT J0330 used?
Rapid-onset depolarizing neuromuscular blocker for rapid sequence intubation and short procedures. Rapidly metabolized by pseudocholinesterase.
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