J2403 Chloroprocaine opht gel, 1mg
Also known as: chloroprocaine ophthalmic gel
Injection of chloroprocaine ophthalmic gel formulation, 1 milligram, used for topical ocular anesthesia before ophthalmic procedures.
In Plain Language
eye numbing gel; ophthalmic anesthetic
Clinical Context
Applied topically or infiltrated in ophthalmic surgery for corneal, conjunctival, and anterior segment procedures requiring anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT J2403 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 J2403?
CPT J2403 (Chloroprocaine opht gel, 1mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of chloroprocaine ophthalmic gel formulation, 1 milligram, used for topical ocular anesthesia before ophthalmic procedures.
How is J2403 administered?
CPT J2403 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Applied topically or infiltrated in ophthalmic surgery for corneal, conjunctival, and anterior segment procedures requiring anesthesia. It is used by Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Surgery.
When is CPT J2403 used?
Applied topically or infiltrated in ophthalmic surgery for corneal, conjunctival, and anterior segment procedures requiring anesthesia.
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