J0603 Sevelamer hydrochloride 20mg
Also known as: sevelamer hydrochloride, Renagel, phosphate binder
Sevelamer hydrochloride oral, 20 milligrams, a phosphate-binding resin for treatment of hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients.
In Plain Language
phosphate control tablet for kidney disease; dialysis phosphate reducer
Clinical Context
Hydrochloride salt formulation of sevelamer for binding dietary phosphate in ESRD patients. Equivalent efficacy to carbonate form but slightly different salt composition and potential pH effects.
RVU Information
CPT J0603 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 J0603?
CPT J0603 (Sevelamer hydrochloride 20mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Sevelamer hydrochloride oral, 20 milligrams, a phosphate-binding resin for treatment of hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients.
How is J0603 administered?
CPT J0603 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Hydrochloride salt formulation of sevelamer for binding dietary phosphate in ESRD patients. Equivalent efficacy to carbonate form but slightly different salt composition and potential pH effects. It is used by nephrology, dialysis, internal medicine.
When is CPT J0603 used?
Hydrochloride salt formulation of sevelamer for binding dietary phosphate in ESRD patients. Equivalent efficacy to carbonate form but slightly different salt composition and potential pH effects.
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