J2405 Ondansetron hcl injection
Also known as: ondansetron, zofran
Injection of ondansetron hydrochloride (HCl), a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonist used for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) prevention.
In Plain Language
nausea and vomiting prevention; anti-nausea medication
Clinical Context
Administered prophylactically or therapeutically in operating rooms, recovery areas, and cancer chemotherapy settings to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting.
RVU Information
CPT J2405 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 J2405?
CPT J2405 (Ondansetron hcl injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of ondansetron hydrochloride (HCl), a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonist used for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) prevention.
How is J2405 administered?
CPT J2405 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Administered prophylactically or therapeutically in operating rooms, recovery areas, and cancer chemotherapy settings to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting. It is used by Anesthesiology, Oncology, Surgery.
When is CPT J2405 used?
Administered prophylactically or therapeutically in operating rooms, recovery areas, and cancer chemotherapy settings to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting.
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