J0461 Atropine sulfate injection
Also known as: atropine, Atropen
Atropine sulfate injection, an anticholinergic agent for bradycardia and anticholinesterase overdose.
In Plain Language
heart rate medication; poison antidote injection
Clinical Context
Intravenous anticholinergic used for bradycardia (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), organophosphate poisoning, and anticholinesterase overdose.
RVU Information
CPT J0461 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 J0461?
CPT J0461 (Atropine sulfate injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Atropine sulfate injection, an anticholinergic agent for bradycardia and anticholinesterase overdose.
How is J0461 administered?
CPT J0461 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intravenous anticholinergic used for bradycardia (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), organophosphate poisoning, and anticholinesterase overdose. It is used by Emergency Medicine, Toxicology, Cardiology.
When is CPT J0461 used?
Intravenous anticholinergic used for bradycardia (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), organophosphate poisoning, and anticholinesterase overdose.
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