J0670 Injection mepivacaine hcl/10 milliliters
Also known as: mepivacaine HCl, Carbocaine, local anesthetic
Mepivacaine hydrochloride injection per 10 milliliters, an amide local anesthetic for infiltration, nerve block, and topical anesthesia.
In Plain Language
numbing injection medication; local pain relief anesthetic
Clinical Context
Intermediate-acting amide local anesthetic with onset of 3-20 minutes and duration of 30-60 minutes. Used for dental, infiltration, and peripheral nerve block anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT J0670 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 J0670?
CPT J0670 (Injection mepivacaine hcl/10 milliliters) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Mepivacaine hydrochloride injection per 10 milliliters, an amide local anesthetic for infiltration, nerve block, and topical anesthesia.
How is J0670 administered?
CPT J0670 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intermediate-acting amide local anesthetic with onset of 3-20 minutes and duration of 30-60 minutes. Used for dental, infiltration, and peripheral nerve block anesthesia. It is used by dentistry, anesthesiology, regional anesthesia.
When is CPT J0670 used?
Intermediate-acting amide local anesthetic with onset of 3-20 minutes and duration of 30-60 minutes. Used for dental, infiltration, and peripheral nerve block anesthesia.
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