J1610 Glucagon hydrochloride/1 milligrams
Also known as: glucagon, emergency glucose injection
Glucagon hydrochloride injection, 1 milligram. A hormone for severe hypoglycemia emergency treatment.
In Plain Language
blood sugar emergency treatment; hypoglycemia rescue
Clinical Context
Used for emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia in diabetic patients when intravenous glucose unavailable. Intramuscular or subcutaneous administration.
RVU Information
CPT J1610 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 J1610?
CPT J1610 (Glucagon hydrochloride/1 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Glucagon hydrochloride injection, 1 milligram. A hormone for severe hypoglycemia emergency treatment.
How is J1610 administered?
CPT J1610 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia in diabetic patients when intravenous glucose unavailable. Intramuscular or subcutaneous administration. It is used by Endocrinology, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J1610 used?
Used for emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia in diabetic patients when intravenous glucose unavailable. Intramuscular or subcutaneous administration.
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