J0654 Injection, liothyronine, 1 micrograms
Also known as: liothyronine injection, T3 injection, synthetic T3
Liothyronine sodium injection, 1 microgram, a synthetic T3 (triiodothyronine) hormone for emergency treatment of severe hypothyroidism and myxedema.
In Plain Language
rapid-acting thyroid hormone injection; emergency thyroid replacement
Clinical Context
Intravenous T3 for life-threatening hypothyroidism and myxedema coma with rapid onset compared to T4. Used in critically ill patients requiring immediate thyroid hormone effects.
RVU Information
CPT J0654 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 J0654?
CPT J0654 (Injection, liothyronine, 1 micrograms) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Liothyronine sodium injection, 1 microgram, a synthetic T3 (triiodothyronine) hormone for emergency treatment of severe hypothyroidism and myxedema.
How is J0654 administered?
CPT J0654 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intravenous T3 for life-threatening hypothyroidism and myxedema coma with rapid onset compared to T4. Used in critically ill patients requiring immediate thyroid hormone effects. It is used by endocrinology, emergency medicine, critical care.
When is CPT J0654 used?
Intravenous T3 for life-threatening hypothyroidism and myxedema coma with rapid onset compared to T4. Used in critically ill patients requiring immediate thyroid hormone effects.
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