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J0575 Bupren/nal over 10mg bupreno

J Codes (Drugs)

Also known as: buprenorphine/naloxone, Suboxone, bup/nal maximum

Buprenorphine/naloxone combination oral, over 10 milligrams buprenorphine, for sublingual administration in opioid use disorder treatment.

In Plain Language

maximum-strength addiction treatment tablet; highest-dose opioid replacement

Clinical Context

Maximum maintenance dosing for opioid use disorder, exceeding 10 mg buprenorphine. Reserved for patients with severe opioid dependence unresponsive to lower doses or those with prior high-dose opioid exposure.

RVU Information

CPT J0575 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

addiction medicineprimary carepain management

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code J0575?

CPT J0575 (Bupren/nal over 10mg bupreno) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Buprenorphine/naloxone combination oral, over 10 milligrams buprenorphine, for sublingual administration in opioid use disorder treatment.

How is J0575 administered?

CPT J0575 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Maximum maintenance dosing for opioid use disorder, exceeding 10 mg buprenorphine. Reserved for patients with severe opioid dependence unresponsive to lower doses or those with prior high-dose opioid exposure. It is used by addiction medicine, primary care, pain management.

When is CPT J0575 used?

Maximum maintenance dosing for opioid use disorder, exceeding 10 mg buprenorphine. Reserved for patients with severe opioid dependence unresponsive to lower doses or those with prior high-dose opioid exposure.

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