J0759 Injection, clevidipine, 1 milligrams
Also known as: Clevidipine IV, IV clevidipine, Cleviprex
Clevidipine intravenous infusion, a short-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker supplied in 1 milligram units for acute hypertension management.
In Plain Language
Fast-acting blood pressure lowering medicine given through a vein
Clinical Context
Used for rapid reduction of blood pressure in perioperative and critical care settings when immediate control of hypertension is needed.
RVU Information
CPT J0759 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 J0759?
CPT J0759 (Injection, clevidipine, 1 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Clevidipine intravenous infusion, a short-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker supplied in 1 milligram units for acute hypertension management.
How is J0759 administered?
CPT J0759 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for rapid reduction of blood pressure in perioperative and critical care settings when immediate control of hypertension is needed. It is used by Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Cardiology.
When is CPT J0759 used?
Used for rapid reduction of blood pressure in perioperative and critical care settings when immediate control of hypertension is needed.
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