J2060 Lorazepam injection
Also known as: lorazepam, Ativan
Injection of lorazepam. A benzodiazepine used for anxiety, seizures, and sedation.
In Plain Language
sedation and anxiety medication; seizure prevention injection
Clinical Context
Used for acute anxiety, status epilepticus, preoperative sedation, and alcohol withdrawal. Rapid IV onset with shorter duration than diazepam.
RVU Information
CPT J2060 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 J2060?
CPT J2060 (Lorazepam injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of lorazepam. A benzodiazepine used for anxiety, seizures, and sedation.
How is J2060 administered?
CPT J2060 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for acute anxiety, status epilepticus, preoperative sedation, and alcohol withdrawal. Rapid IV onset with shorter duration than diazepam. It is used by Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, Neurology.
When is CPT J2060 used?
Used for acute anxiety, status epilepticus, preoperative sedation, and alcohol withdrawal. Rapid IV onset with shorter duration than diazepam.
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