J0587 Injection, rimabotulinumtoxinb
Also known as: rimabotulinumtoxin B, Myobloc, botulinum toxin B
Rimabotulinumtoxin B injection, a botulinum neurotoxin that inhibits acetylcholine release for treatment of cervical dystonia and other movement disorders.
In Plain Language
muscle relaxer for neck dystonia; neurotoxin injection
Clinical Context
Primarily used for cervical dystonia, with particular utility in patients who have developed antibodies to botulinum toxin A, making them resistant to Botox or Dysport.
RVU Information
CPT J0587 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 J0587?
CPT J0587 (Injection, rimabotulinumtoxinb) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Rimabotulinumtoxin B injection, a botulinum neurotoxin that inhibits acetylcholine release for treatment of cervical dystonia and other movement disorders.
How is J0587 administered?
CPT J0587 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Primarily used for cervical dystonia, with particular utility in patients who have developed antibodies to botulinum toxin A, making them resistant to Botox or Dysport. It is used by neurology, movement disorders, rehabilitation medicine.
When is CPT J0587 used?
Primarily used for cervical dystonia, with particular utility in patients who have developed antibodies to botulinum toxin A, making them resistant to Botox or Dysport.
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