J0470 Dimecaprol injection
Also known as: dimecaprol, BAL (British Anti-Lewisite)
Dimecaprol injection, a chelating agent for heavy metal poisoning.
In Plain Language
poison antidote injection; heavy metal treatment
Clinical Context
Intramuscular chelating agent for arsenic, mercury, and lead poisoning. Also used with edetate calcium for severe lead encephalopathy.
RVU Information
CPT J0470 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 J0470?
CPT J0470 (Dimecaprol injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Dimecaprol injection, a chelating agent for heavy metal poisoning.
How is J0470 administered?
CPT J0470 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intramuscular chelating agent for arsenic, mercury, and lead poisoning. Also used with edetate calcium for severe lead encephalopathy. It is used by Toxicology, Emergency Medicine.
When is CPT J0470 used?
Intramuscular chelating agent for arsenic, mercury, and lead poisoning. Also used with edetate calcium for severe lead encephalopathy.
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