J0571 Buprenorphine oral 1mg
Also known as: buprenorphine oral, Subutex
Buprenorphine oral formulation, 1 milligram, for sublingual administration in opioid substitution and pain management therapy.
In Plain Language
opioid replacement tablet; addiction treatment medication
Clinical Context
Standard first-line treatment for opioid use disorder maintenance therapy. Sublingual tablets allow office-based treatment with reduced overdose risk compared to full opioids. Often combined with naloxone in formulations like Suboxone.
RVU Information
CPT J0571 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 J0571?
CPT J0571 (Buprenorphine oral 1mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Buprenorphine oral formulation, 1 milligram, for sublingual administration in opioid substitution and pain management therapy.
How is J0571 administered?
CPT J0571 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Standard first-line treatment for opioid use disorder maintenance therapy. Sublingual tablets allow office-based treatment with reduced overdose risk compared to full opioids. Often combined with naloxone in formulations like Suboxone. It is used by addiction medicine, primary care, pain management.
When is CPT J0571 used?
Standard first-line treatment for opioid use disorder maintenance therapy. Sublingual tablets allow office-based treatment with reduced overdose risk compared to full opioids. Often combined with naloxone in formulations like Suboxone.
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