J0607 Lanthanum carbonate oral 5mg
Also known as: lanthanum carbonate, Fosrenol, lanthanide phosphate binder
Lanthanum carbonate oral, 5 milligrams, a lanthanide-based phosphate binder for treatment of hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients.
In Plain Language
lanthanide phosphate control tablet; dialysis mineral binder
Clinical Context
Binds dietary phosphate via lanthanide-phosphate precipitation in the GI tract. Effective in reducing serum phosphate in ESRD patients, with gradual onset over several days.
RVU Information
CPT J0607 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 J0607?
CPT J0607 (Lanthanum carbonate oral 5mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Lanthanum carbonate oral, 5 milligrams, a lanthanide-based phosphate binder for treatment of hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients.
How is J0607 administered?
CPT J0607 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Binds dietary phosphate via lanthanide-phosphate precipitation in the GI tract. Effective in reducing serum phosphate in ESRD patients, with gradual onset over several days. It is used by nephrology, dialysis, internal medicine.
When is CPT J0607 used?
Binds dietary phosphate via lanthanide-phosphate precipitation in the GI tract. Effective in reducing serum phosphate in ESRD patients, with gradual onset over several days.
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