J1720 Hydrocortisone sodium succ i
Also known as: hydrocortisone sodium succinate, Solu-Cortef
Hydrocortisone sodium succinate injection. A soluble corticosteroid for acute inflammation and adrenal crisis management.
In Plain Language
emergency steroid injection; inflammation reducer
Clinical Context
Used for acute adrenal insufficiency (adrenal crisis), severe inflammatory reactions, and anaphylaxis. Rapid-acting intravenous or intramuscular administration.
RVU Information
CPT J1720 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 J1720?
CPT J1720 (Hydrocortisone sodium succ i) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Hydrocortisone sodium succinate injection. A soluble corticosteroid for acute inflammation and adrenal crisis management.
How is J1720 administered?
CPT J1720 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for acute adrenal insufficiency (adrenal crisis), severe inflammatory reactions, and anaphylaxis. Rapid-acting intravenous or intramuscular administration. It is used by Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology.
When is CPT J1720 used?
Used for acute adrenal insufficiency (adrenal crisis), severe inflammatory reactions, and anaphylaxis. Rapid-acting intravenous or intramuscular administration.
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