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J1270 Injection, doxercalciferol

J Codes (Drugs)

Also known as: Hectorol, doxercalciferol

Doxercalciferol injection, a vitamin D analog for treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease.

In Plain Language

Vitamin D medicine for kidney disease

Clinical Context

Used for management of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis.

RVU Information

CPT J1270 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

NephrologyEndocrinologyInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code J1270?

CPT J1270 (Injection, doxercalciferol) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Doxercalciferol injection, a vitamin D analog for treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease.

How is J1270 administered?

CPT J1270 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for management of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis. It is used by Nephrology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine.

When is CPT J1270 used?

Used for management of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis.

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