J1230 Methadone injection
Also known as: Methadone IV/IM, opioid
Methadone injection, an opioid agonist for pain management and opioid use disorder maintenance therapy.
In Plain Language
Pain medicine for addiction treatment
Clinical Context
Used for acute pain management and as part of medication-assisted treatment programs for opioid use disorder.
RVU Information
CPT J1230 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 J1230?
CPT J1230 (Methadone injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Methadone injection, an opioid agonist for pain management and opioid use disorder maintenance therapy.
How is J1230 administered?
CPT J1230 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for acute pain management and as part of medication-assisted treatment programs for opioid use disorder. It is used by Pain Management, Addiction Medicine, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J1230 used?
Used for acute pain management and as part of medication-assisted treatment programs for opioid use disorder.
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