J1954 Injection leu acet lutr dpt 7.5 milligrams
Also known as: leuprolide depot, Lupron Depot 3-Month
Injection of leuprolide acetate (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone depot), 7.5 milligrams. A GnRH agonist for 3-month depot dosing.
In Plain Language
3-month hormone suppression injection; depot cancer treatment
Clinical Context
Used for prostate cancer, endometriosis, and precocious puberty with quarterly dosing intervals. Provides sustained hormone suppression with reduced dosing frequency.
RVU Information
CPT J1954 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 J1954?
CPT J1954 (Injection leu acet lutr dpt 7.5 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of leuprolide acetate (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone depot), 7.5 milligrams. A GnRH agonist for 3-month depot dosing.
How is J1954 administered?
CPT J1954 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for prostate cancer, endometriosis, and precocious puberty with quarterly dosing intervals. Provides sustained hormone suppression with reduced dosing frequency. It is used by Oncology, Urology, Gynecology.
When is CPT J1954 used?
Used for prostate cancer, endometriosis, and precocious puberty with quarterly dosing intervals. Provides sustained hormone suppression with reduced dosing frequency.
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