J0586 Abobotulinumtoxina
Also known as: abobotulinumtoxin A, Dysport, botulinum toxin A
Abobotulinumtoxin A injection, a botulinum neurotoxin formulation that blocks acetylcholine release for treatment of muscle spasticity and hyperkinetic disorders.
In Plain Language
muscle spasm and wrinkle relaxer; spasticity treatment
Clinical Context
Used for cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, spasticity, and post-stroke upper limb spasticity. Different formulation from Botox with different units and potency, requiring dose adjustment based on clinical indication.
RVU Information
CPT J0586 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 J0586?
CPT J0586 (Abobotulinumtoxina) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Abobotulinumtoxin A injection, a botulinum neurotoxin formulation that blocks acetylcholine release for treatment of muscle spasticity and hyperkinetic disorders.
How is J0586 administered?
CPT J0586 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, spasticity, and post-stroke upper limb spasticity. Different formulation from Botox with different units and potency, requiring dose adjustment based on clinical indication. It is used by neurology, rehabilitation medicine, dermatology.
When is CPT J0586 used?
Used for cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, spasticity, and post-stroke upper limb spasticity. Different formulation from Botox with different units and potency, requiring dose adjustment based on clinical indication.
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