J0895 Deferoxamine mesylate injection
Also known as: Desferal, deferoxamine
Deferoxamine mesylate injection, an iron chelating agent for treatment of iron overload in patients requiring chronic transfusion or with hereditary hemochromatosis.
In Plain Language
Medicine to remove excess iron from the body
Clinical Context
Used in patients with transfusion-dependent anemias, thalassemia, or hereditary hemochromatosis to prevent iron-induced organ damage.
RVU Information
CPT J0895 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 J0895?
CPT J0895 (Deferoxamine mesylate injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Deferoxamine mesylate injection, an iron chelating agent for treatment of iron overload in patients requiring chronic transfusion or with hereditary hemochromatosis.
How is J0895 administered?
CPT J0895 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used in patients with transfusion-dependent anemias, thalassemia, or hereditary hemochromatosis to prevent iron-induced organ damage. It is used by Hematology, Internal Medicine, Nephrology.
When is CPT J0895 used?
Used in patients with transfusion-dependent anemias, thalassemia, or hereditary hemochromatosis to prevent iron-induced organ damage.
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