J0615 Calcium acetate, oral, 23 milligrams
Also known as: calcium acetate, PhosLo, phosphate binder
Calcium acetate oral, 23 milligrams, a phosphate binder and calcium supplement for treatment of hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease and dialysis.
In Plain Language
phosphate and calcium control tablet; dialysis supplement
Clinical Context
Calcium salt that binds dietary phosphate in the GI tract while providing supplemental calcium. First-line phosphate binder in ESRD patients without severe hypercalcemia.
RVU Information
CPT J0615 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 J0615?
CPT J0615 (Calcium acetate, oral, 23 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Calcium acetate oral, 23 milligrams, a phosphate binder and calcium supplement for treatment of hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease and dialysis.
How is J0615 administered?
CPT J0615 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Calcium salt that binds dietary phosphate in the GI tract while providing supplemental calcium. First-line phosphate binder in ESRD patients without severe hypercalcemia. It is used by nephrology, dialysis, internal medicine.
When is CPT J0615 used?
Calcium salt that binds dietary phosphate in the GI tract while providing supplemental calcium. First-line phosphate binder in ESRD patients without severe hypercalcemia.
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