J1453 Fosaprepitant injection
Also known as: fosaprepitant, Emend IV
Fosaprepitant injection. A neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting prevention.
In Plain Language
nausea prevention injection; chemotherapy side effect treatment
Clinical Context
Used for highly emetogenic chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) prevention. Intravenous formulation of aprepitant for patients unable to take oral medication.
RVU Information
CPT J1453 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 J1453?
CPT J1453 (Fosaprepitant injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Fosaprepitant injection. A neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting prevention.
How is J1453 administered?
CPT J1453 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for highly emetogenic chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) prevention. Intravenous formulation of aprepitant for patients unable to take oral medication. It is used by Oncology, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.
When is CPT J1453 used?
Used for highly emetogenic chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) prevention. Intravenous formulation of aprepitant for patients unable to take oral medication.
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