J0613 Calcium glucon (wg critical)
Also known as: calcium gluconate, critical care formulation, intensive care calcium
Calcium gluconate injection for critical care use, specifically for use in high-acuity settings requiring frequent calcium supplementation.
In Plain Language
ICU calcium emergency medication; intensive care electrolyte treatment
Clinical Context
Specialized formulation for critical care and intensive care unit use where rapid calcium repletion may be needed for hypocalcemia, cardiac arrhythmias, or hyperkalemia-related electrocardiographic changes.
RVU Information
CPT J0613 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 J0613?
CPT J0613 (Calcium glucon (wg critical)) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Calcium gluconate injection for critical care use, specifically for use in high-acuity settings requiring frequent calcium supplementation.
How is J0613 administered?
CPT J0613 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Specialized formulation for critical care and intensive care unit use where rapid calcium repletion may be needed for hypocalcemia, cardiac arrhythmias, or hyperkalemia-related electrocardiographic changes. It is used by critical care, emergency medicine, ICU.
When is CPT J0613 used?
Specialized formulation for critical care and intensive care unit use where rapid calcium repletion may be needed for hypocalcemia, cardiac arrhythmias, or hyperkalemia-related electrocardiographic changes.
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