J0606 Injection, etelcalcetide, 0.1 milligrams
Also known as: etelcalcetide, Parsabiv, intravenous calcimimetic
Etelcalcetide injection, 0.1 milligram, a calcimimetic agent administered intravenously for secondary hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis patients.
In Plain Language
parathyroid control injection for dialysis; hemodialysis calcium regulator
Clinical Context
Intravenous calcimimetic administered directly post-dialysis session to enhance calcium-sensing receptor activity on parathyroid glands, reducing parathyroid hormone secretion.
RVU Information
CPT J0606 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 J0606?
CPT J0606 (Injection, etelcalcetide, 0.1 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Etelcalcetide injection, 0.1 milligram, a calcimimetic agent administered intravenously for secondary hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis patients.
How is J0606 administered?
CPT J0606 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intravenous calcimimetic administered directly post-dialysis session to enhance calcium-sensing receptor activity on parathyroid glands, reducing parathyroid hormone secretion. It is used by nephrology, dialysis, endocrinology.
When is CPT J0606 used?
Intravenous calcimimetic administered directly post-dialysis session to enhance calcium-sensing receptor activity on parathyroid glands, reducing parathyroid hormone secretion.
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