J1600 Gold sodium thiomaleate injection
Also known as: gold sodium thiomaleate, gold therapy
Gold sodium thiomaleate injection. An older gold compound for rheumatoid arthritis treatment via disease-modifying mechanism.
In Plain Language
gold arthritis treatment; inflammation reducer injection
Clinical Context
Used for rheumatoid arthritis as second-line disease-modifying therapy. Intramuscular administration with baseline and periodic monitoring for toxicity.
RVU Information
CPT J1600 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 J1600?
CPT J1600 (Gold sodium thiomaleate injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Gold sodium thiomaleate injection. An older gold compound for rheumatoid arthritis treatment via disease-modifying mechanism.
How is J1600 administered?
CPT J1600 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for rheumatoid arthritis as second-line disease-modifying therapy. Intramuscular administration with baseline and periodic monitoring for toxicity. It is used by Rheumatology, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J1600 used?
Used for rheumatoid arthritis as second-line disease-modifying therapy. Intramuscular administration with baseline and periodic monitoring for toxicity.
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