J0618 Injection, calcium chloride, 2 milligrams
Also known as: calcium chloride, CaCl2 injection, emergency calcium
Calcium chloride injection, 2 milligrams, a highly concentrated calcium salt for emergency treatment of severe hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia.
In Plain Language
emergency low calcium treatment; high-potassium antidote
Clinical Context
More concentrated than gluconate, calcium chloride is preferred for central line administration in cardiac emergencies. Used for symptomatic hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia-induced electrocardiographic changes, and calcium channel blocker toxicity.
RVU Information
CPT J0618 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 J0618?
CPT J0618 (Injection, calcium chloride, 2 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Calcium chloride injection, 2 milligrams, a highly concentrated calcium salt for emergency treatment of severe hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia.
How is J0618 administered?
CPT J0618 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. More concentrated than gluconate, calcium chloride is preferred for central line administration in cardiac emergencies. Used for symptomatic hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia-induced electrocardiographic changes, and calcium channel blocker toxicity. It is used by emergency medicine, critical care, toxicology.
When is CPT J0618 used?
More concentrated than gluconate, calcium chloride is preferred for central line administration in cardiac emergencies. Used for symptomatic hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia-induced electrocardiographic changes, and calcium channel blocker toxicity.
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