J1428 Injection, eteplirsen, 10 milligrams
Also known as: eteplirsen, DMD exon 51 therapy
Eteplirsen injection, 10 milligrams. An antisense oligonucleotide for Duchenne muscular dystrophy exon 51 mutation treatment.
In Plain Language
muscular dystrophy treatment; inherited muscle disease injection
Clinical Context
Used for Duchenne muscular dystrophy with exon 51 deletions. Antisense therapy promoting exon 51 skipping to restore partial dystrophin production and slow disease progression.
RVU Information
CPT J1428 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 J1428?
CPT J1428 (Injection, eteplirsen, 10 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Eteplirsen injection, 10 milligrams. An antisense oligonucleotide for Duchenne muscular dystrophy exon 51 mutation treatment.
How is J1428 administered?
CPT J1428 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for Duchenne muscular dystrophy with exon 51 deletions. Antisense therapy promoting exon 51 skipping to restore partial dystrophin production and slow disease progression. It is used by Neurology, Genetics, Pediatrics.
When is CPT J1428 used?
Used for Duchenne muscular dystrophy with exon 51 deletions. Antisense therapy promoting exon 51 skipping to restore partial dystrophin production and slow disease progression.
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