J0665 Injection, bupivacaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5mg
Also known as: bupivacaine HCl, Marcaine, local anesthetic
Bupivacaine hydrochloride injection, not otherwise specified, 0.5 milligrams, a local anesthetic for infiltration, nerve block, and epidural/spinal anesthesia.
In Plain Language
numbing medication injection; local pain relief anesthetic
Clinical Context
Long-acting amide local anesthetic used for infiltration anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, epidural and spinal anesthesia. Provides prolonged anesthesia lasting several hours.
RVU Information
CPT J0665 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 J0665?
CPT J0665 (Injection, bupivacaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Bupivacaine hydrochloride injection, not otherwise specified, 0.5 milligrams, a local anesthetic for infiltration, nerve block, and epidural/spinal anesthesia.
How is J0665 administered?
CPT J0665 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Long-acting amide local anesthetic used for infiltration anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, epidural and spinal anesthesia. Provides prolonged anesthesia lasting several hours. It is used by anesthesiology, surgery, regional anesthesia.
When is CPT J0665 used?
Long-acting amide local anesthetic used for infiltration anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, epidural and spinal anesthesia. Provides prolonged anesthesia lasting several hours.
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