J0651 Injection, levothyroxine, freskabi
Also known as: levothyroxine freskabi, Freskabi thyroid hormone, branded T4 injection
Levothyroxine sodium injection, Freskabi brand, for intravenous administration as thyroid hormone replacement in acute hypothyroidism.
In Plain Language
brand name thyroid hormone injection; emergency hypothyroidism treatment
Clinical Context
Branded formulation of intravenous levothyroxine for emergency management of hypothyroidism complications including myxedema coma when oral therapy unavailable.
RVU Information
CPT J0651 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 J0651?
CPT J0651 (Injection, levothyroxine, freskabi) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Levothyroxine sodium injection, Freskabi brand, for intravenous administration as thyroid hormone replacement in acute hypothyroidism.
How is J0651 administered?
CPT J0651 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Branded formulation of intravenous levothyroxine for emergency management of hypothyroidism complications including myxedema coma when oral therapy unavailable. It is used by endocrinology, emergency medicine, critical care.
When is CPT J0651 used?
Branded formulation of intravenous levothyroxine for emergency management of hypothyroidism complications including myxedema coma when oral therapy unavailable.
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