J2251 Injection midazolam in 0.9% nacl
Also known as: midazolam in 0.9% NaCl, midazolam in normal saline
Injection of midazolam in 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline). Midazolam solution in isotonic saline.
In Plain Language
sedation in salt solution; IV sedative
Clinical Context
Used for procedural sedation with midazolam dissolved in normal saline solution. Identical clinical effect to standard midazolam hydrochloride.
RVU Information
CPT J2251 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 J2251?
CPT J2251 (Injection midazolam in 0.9% nacl) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of midazolam in 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline). Midazolam solution in isotonic saline.
How is J2251 administered?
CPT J2251 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for procedural sedation with midazolam dissolved in normal saline solution. Identical clinical effect to standard midazolam hydrochloride. It is used by Anesthesiology, Gastroenterology, Emergency Medicine.
When is CPT J2251 used?
Used for procedural sedation with midazolam dissolved in normal saline solution. Identical clinical effect to standard midazolam hydrochloride.
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