J0391 Injection, artesunate, 1mg
Also known as: artesunate, artemisinin derivative
Artesunate injection 1 milligram, a fast-acting antimalarial for severe malaria.
In Plain Language
malaria emergency treatment; severe malaria medicine
Clinical Context
Intravenous artemisinin derivative with rapid parasite clearance for severe malaria. Preferred over quinine for severe malaria worldwide.
RVU Information
CPT J0391 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 J0391?
CPT J0391 (Injection, artesunate, 1mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Artesunate injection 1 milligram, a fast-acting antimalarial for severe malaria.
How is J0391 administered?
CPT J0391 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intravenous artemisinin derivative with rapid parasite clearance for severe malaria. Preferred over quinine for severe malaria worldwide. It is used by Infectious Disease, Tropical Medicine.
When is CPT J0391 used?
Intravenous artemisinin derivative with rapid parasite clearance for severe malaria. Preferred over quinine for severe malaria worldwide.
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