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J0739 Hiv prep, injection, cabotegravir

J Codes (Drugs)

Also known as: cabotegravir, Cabenuva, integrase inhibitor

Cabotegravir injection for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a long-acting integrase strand transfer inhibitor given monthly.

In Plain Language

monthly HIV prevention injection; preventive HIV medication

Clinical Context

Long-acting integrase inhibitor administered as monthly intramuscular injection for HIV preexposure prophylaxis in high-risk individuals, providing substantial protection against infection.

RVU Information

CPT J0739 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

infectious diseasepreventive medicineinternal medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code J0739?

CPT J0739 (Hiv prep, injection, cabotegravir) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Cabotegravir injection for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a long-acting integrase strand transfer inhibitor given monthly.

How is J0739 administered?

CPT J0739 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Long-acting integrase inhibitor administered as monthly intramuscular injection for HIV preexposure prophylaxis in high-risk individuals, providing substantial protection against infection. It is used by infectious disease, preventive medicine, internal medicine.

When is CPT J0739 used?

Long-acting integrase inhibitor administered as monthly intramuscular injection for HIV preexposure prophylaxis in high-risk individuals, providing substantial protection against infection.

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