J0572 Bupren/nal up to 3mg bupreno
Also known as: buprenorphine/naloxone, Suboxone, bup/nal
Buprenorphine/naloxone combination oral, up to 3 milligrams buprenorphine, for sublingual administration in opioid use disorder treatment.
In Plain Language
opioid and addiction blocker tablet; combination addiction treatment
Clinical Context
Combined formulation reducing opioid use disorder relapse by adding naloxone antagonist. Typical dosing ranges up to 3 mg buprenorphine with 0.75 mg naloxone per sublingual tablet for maintenance treatment.
RVU Information
CPT J0572 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 J0572?
CPT J0572 (Bupren/nal up to 3mg bupreno) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Buprenorphine/naloxone combination oral, up to 3 milligrams buprenorphine, for sublingual administration in opioid use disorder treatment.
How is J0572 administered?
CPT J0572 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Combined formulation reducing opioid use disorder relapse by adding naloxone antagonist. Typical dosing ranges up to 3 mg buprenorphine with 0.75 mg naloxone per sublingual tablet for maintenance treatment. It is used by addiction medicine, primary care, psychiatry.
When is CPT J0572 used?
Combined formulation reducing opioid use disorder relapse by adding naloxone antagonist. Typical dosing ranges up to 3 mg buprenorphine with 0.75 mg naloxone per sublingual tablet for maintenance treatment.
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