J0600 Edetate calcium disodium injection
Also known as: edetate calcium disodium, calcium EDTA, CaNa2EDTA
Edetate calcium disodium injection for intravenous or intramuscular administration, a chelating agent for treatment of lead poisoning and heavy metal toxicity.
In Plain Language
lead poisoning treatment; heavy metal removal injection
Clinical Context
Chelating agent that binds and removes lead and other heavy metals from blood and soft tissues. Used for symptomatic and asymptomatic lead poisoning with elevated blood lead levels.
RVU Information
CPT J0600 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 J0600?
CPT J0600 (Edetate calcium disodium injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Edetate calcium disodium injection for intravenous or intramuscular administration, a chelating agent for treatment of lead poisoning and heavy metal toxicity.
How is J0600 administered?
CPT J0600 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Chelating agent that binds and removes lead and other heavy metals from blood and soft tissues. Used for symptomatic and asymptomatic lead poisoning with elevated blood lead levels. It is used by toxicology, pediatrics, occupational medicine.
When is CPT J0600 used?
Chelating agent that binds and removes lead and other heavy metals from blood and soft tissues. Used for symptomatic and asymptomatic lead poisoning with elevated blood lead levels.
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