J0592 Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Also known as: buprenorphine injection, Buprenex, injectable buprenorphine
Buprenorphine hydrochloride injection for intravenous or intramuscular administration, an opioid agonist-antagonist for acute pain management and opioid dependence.
In Plain Language
pain reliever injection; opioid addiction treatment shot
Clinical Context
Used for moderate pain management and acute treatment of opioid use disorder. Offers unique pharmacology with ceiling effect on respiratory depression making it safer than full opioids. Can be used for induction into maintenance therapy.
RVU Information
CPT J0592 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 J0592?
CPT J0592 (Buprenorphine hydrochloride) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Buprenorphine hydrochloride injection for intravenous or intramuscular administration, an opioid agonist-antagonist for acute pain management and opioid dependence.
How is J0592 administered?
CPT J0592 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for moderate pain management and acute treatment of opioid use disorder. Offers unique pharmacology with ceiling effect on respiratory depression making it safer than full opioids. Can be used for induction into maintenance therapy. It is used by pain management, addiction medicine, emergency medicine.
When is CPT J0592 used?
Used for moderate pain management and acute treatment of opioid use disorder. Offers unique pharmacology with ceiling effect on respiratory depression making it safer than full opioids. Can be used for induction into maintenance therapy.
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