J0612 Injection, calcium gluconate, not otherwise specified
Also known as: calcium gluconate, calcium salt injection, electrolyte replacement
Calcium gluconate injection, not otherwise specified, for intravenous or intramuscular administration in treatment of hypocalcemia and electrolyte emergencies.
In Plain Language
low calcium emergency treatment; electrolyte replacement injection
Clinical Context
Rapidly restores serum calcium in symptomatic hypocalcemia from hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, or acute electrolyte abnormalities. Administered intravenously to avoid tissue necrosis.
RVU Information
CPT J0612 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 J0612?
CPT J0612 (Injection, calcium gluconate, not otherwise specified) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Calcium gluconate injection, not otherwise specified, for intravenous or intramuscular administration in treatment of hypocalcemia and electrolyte emergencies.
How is J0612 administered?
CPT J0612 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Rapidly restores serum calcium in symptomatic hypocalcemia from hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, or acute electrolyte abnormalities. Administered intravenously to avoid tissue necrosis. It is used by emergency medicine, endocrinology, critical care.
When is CPT J0612 used?
Rapidly restores serum calcium in symptomatic hypocalcemia from hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, or acute electrolyte abnormalities. Administered intravenously to avoid tissue necrosis.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.