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J0401 Injection, abilify maintena, 1 milligrams

J Codes (Drugs)

Also known as: aripiprazole Maintena, Abilify Maintena

Aripiprazole monohydrate (Abilify Maintena) injection 1 milligram, a long-acting antipsychotic.

In Plain Language

long-acting antipsychotic injection; monthly schizophrenia treatment

Clinical Context

Intramuscular depot antipsychotic providing 4-week dosing intervals. Used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder maintenance therapy.

RVU Information

CPT J0401 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

PsychiatryBehavioral Health

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code J0401?

CPT J0401 (Injection, abilify maintena, 1 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Aripiprazole monohydrate (Abilify Maintena) injection 1 milligram, a long-acting antipsychotic.

How is J0401 administered?

CPT J0401 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intramuscular depot antipsychotic providing 4-week dosing intervals. Used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder maintenance therapy. It is used by Psychiatry, Behavioral Health.

When is CPT J0401 used?

Intramuscular depot antipsychotic providing 4-week dosing intervals. Used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder maintenance therapy.

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