J0570 Buprenorphine implant 74.2mg
Also known as: buprenorphine implant, Probuphine
Buprenorphine implant containing 74.2 milligrams for subdermal insertion, providing sustained opioid substitution therapy for opioid use disorder.
In Plain Language
subdermal opioid replacement chip; long-term addiction treatment
Clinical Context
Used for maintenance treatment of opioid use disorder in patients stable on buprenorphine. Single subdermal implant placed in upper arm provides therapeutic levels for 6 months, improving medication adherence.
RVU Information
CPT J0570 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 J0570?
CPT J0570 (Buprenorphine implant 74.2mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Buprenorphine implant containing 74.2 milligrams for subdermal insertion, providing sustained opioid substitution therapy for opioid use disorder.
How is J0570 administered?
CPT J0570 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for maintenance treatment of opioid use disorder in patients stable on buprenorphine. Single subdermal implant placed in upper arm provides therapeutic levels for 6 months, improving medication adherence. It is used by addiction medicine, pain management, psychiatry.
When is CPT J0570 used?
Used for maintenance treatment of opioid use disorder in patients stable on buprenorphine. Single subdermal implant placed in upper arm provides therapeutic levels for 6 months, improving medication adherence.
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