J1921 Injection labetalol hcl hikma, 5mg
Also known as: labetalol, Hikma labetalol
Injection of labetalol hydrochloride (Hikma brand), 5 milligrams. A combined alpha and beta-adrenergic blocker.
In Plain Language
blood pressure medication; IV hypertension control
Clinical Context
Used for acute hypertension management, identical clinical use as standard labetalol but from a specific manufacturer. Effective for rapid blood pressure reduction in acute care settings.
RVU Information
CPT J1921 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 J1921?
CPT J1921 (Injection labetalol hcl hikma, 5mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of labetalol hydrochloride (Hikma brand), 5 milligrams. A combined alpha and beta-adrenergic blocker.
How is J1921 administered?
CPT J1921 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for acute hypertension management, identical clinical use as standard labetalol but from a specific manufacturer. Effective for rapid blood pressure reduction in acute care settings. It is used by Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology.
When is CPT J1921 used?
Used for acute hypertension management, identical clinical use as standard labetalol but from a specific manufacturer. Effective for rapid blood pressure reduction in acute care settings.
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