J1110 Injection dihydroergotamine mesylt
Also known as: DHE 45, dihydroergotamine, ergot derivative
Dihydroergotamine mesylate injection, an ergot alkaloid for treatment of migraine and other vascular headaches.
In Plain Language
Migraine headache injection
Clinical Context
Used for acute migraine and status migrainosus in emergency and acute care settings, particularly effective for severe migraine with aura.
RVU Information
CPT J1110 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 J1110?
CPT J1110 (Injection dihydroergotamine mesylt) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Dihydroergotamine mesylate injection, an ergot alkaloid for treatment of migraine and other vascular headaches.
How is J1110 administered?
CPT J1110 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for acute migraine and status migrainosus in emergency and acute care settings, particularly effective for severe migraine with aura. It is used by Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J1110 used?
Used for acute migraine and status migrainosus in emergency and acute care settings, particularly effective for severe migraine with aura.
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