J0595 Butorphanol tartrate 1 milligrams
Also known as: butorphanol, Stadol, butorphanol tartrate
Butorphanol tartrate injection, 1 milligram, an opioid agonist-antagonist analgesic for moderate to severe pain management.
In Plain Language
strong pain reliever injection; balanced pain medication
Clinical Context
Used for moderate to severe acute pain, migraine headache management, and postoperative pain. Mixed opioid agonist-antagonist with lower abuse potential and ceiling effect on respiratory depression.
RVU Information
CPT J0595 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 J0595?
CPT J0595 (Butorphanol tartrate 1 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Butorphanol tartrate injection, 1 milligram, an opioid agonist-antagonist analgesic for moderate to severe pain management.
How is J0595 administered?
CPT J0595 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for moderate to severe acute pain, migraine headache management, and postoperative pain. Mixed opioid agonist-antagonist with lower abuse potential and ceiling effect on respiratory depression. It is used by pain management, emergency medicine, anesthesiology.
When is CPT J0595 used?
Used for moderate to severe acute pain, migraine headache management, and postoperative pain. Mixed opioid agonist-antagonist with lower abuse potential and ceiling effect on respiratory depression.
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