J1790 Droperidol injection
Also known as: droperidol, Inapsine
Droperidol injection. An antipsychotic and antiemetic agent for acute agitation and postoperative nausea management.
In Plain Language
agitation control medication; nausea prevention injection
Clinical Context
Used for acute agitation, postoperative nausea and vomiting prevention, and sedation adjunct. Intramuscular or intravenous administration with QT interval monitoring.
RVU Information
CPT J1790 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 J1790?
CPT J1790 (Droperidol injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Droperidol injection. An antipsychotic and antiemetic agent for acute agitation and postoperative nausea management.
How is J1790 administered?
CPT J1790 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for acute agitation, postoperative nausea and vomiting prevention, and sedation adjunct. Intramuscular or intravenous administration with QT interval monitoring. It is used by Anesthesiology, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine.
When is CPT J1790 used?
Used for acute agitation, postoperative nausea and vomiting prevention, and sedation adjunct. Intramuscular or intravenous administration with QT interval monitoring.
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