J2180 Meperidine/promethazine injection
Also known as: meperidine/promethazine, Demerol with Phenergan
Injection of meperidine with promethazine. Opioid pain relief combined with antihistamine and sedation.
In Plain Language
pain and nausea relief injection; combined opioid and antihistamine
Clinical Context
Used for pain management with added antiemetic and sedative benefits. Combination provides analgesia plus nausea control and anxiolysis.
RVU Information
CPT J2180 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 J2180?
CPT J2180 (Meperidine/promethazine injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of meperidine with promethazine. Opioid pain relief combined with antihistamine and sedation.
How is J2180 administered?
CPT J2180 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for pain management with added antiemetic and sedative benefits. Combination provides analgesia plus nausea control and anxiolysis. It is used by Pain Management, Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine.
When is CPT J2180 used?
Used for pain management with added antiemetic and sedative benefits. Combination provides analgesia plus nausea control and anxiolysis.
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