J0630 Calcitonin salmon injection
Also known as: calcitonin salmon, Calcimar, salmon calcitonin
Calcitonin salmon injection for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration, a hormone that inhibits osteoclast activity for osteoporosis and hypercalcemia treatment.
In Plain Language
bone loss prevention injection; high calcium emergency medication
Clinical Context
Hormone that directly inhibits bone resorption and lowers serum calcium. Used for hypercalcemia management and osteoporosis treatment, though less common since newer agents became available.
RVU Information
CPT J0630 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 J0630?
CPT J0630 (Calcitonin salmon injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Calcitonin salmon injection for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration, a hormone that inhibits osteoclast activity for osteoporosis and hypercalcemia treatment.
How is J0630 administered?
CPT J0630 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Hormone that directly inhibits bone resorption and lowers serum calcium. Used for hypercalcemia management and osteoporosis treatment, though less common since newer agents became available. It is used by endocrinology, orthopedics, emergency medicine.
When is CPT J0630 used?
Hormone that directly inhibits bone resorption and lowers serum calcium. Used for hypercalcemia management and osteoporosis treatment, though less common since newer agents became available.
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