J1160 Digoxin injection
Also known as: Digoxin IV, cardiac glycoside
Digoxin injection, a cardiac glycoside for treatment of heart failure and atrial fibrillation arrhythmias.
In Plain Language
Heart medicine injection
Clinical Context
Used for acute management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and rate control in atrial fibrillation, particularly in acute decompensated heart failure.
RVU Information
CPT J1160 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 J1160?
CPT J1160 (Digoxin injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Digoxin injection, a cardiac glycoside for treatment of heart failure and atrial fibrillation arrhythmias.
How is J1160 administered?
CPT J1160 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for acute management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and rate control in atrial fibrillation, particularly in acute decompensated heart failure. It is used by Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Critical Care.
When is CPT J1160 used?
Used for acute management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and rate control in atrial fibrillation, particularly in acute decompensated heart failure.
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