J1171 Injection, hydromorphone, 0.1 milligrams
Also known as: Dilaudid, hydromorphone, opioid
Hydromorphone injection supplied in 0.1 milligram units, an opioid analgesic for acute and chronic pain management.
In Plain Language
Strong pain relief injection
Clinical Context
Used for moderate to severe pain in acute care, postoperative, and palliative settings with rapid onset of action.
RVU Information
CPT J1171 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 J1171?
CPT J1171 (Injection, hydromorphone, 0.1 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Hydromorphone injection supplied in 0.1 milligram units, an opioid analgesic for acute and chronic pain management.
How is J1171 administered?
CPT J1171 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for moderate to severe pain in acute care, postoperative, and palliative settings with rapid onset of action. It is used by Pain Management, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J1171 used?
Used for moderate to severe pain in acute care, postoperative, and palliative settings with rapid onset of action.
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