J2547 Injection, peramivir
Also known as: peramivir, rapivab
Injection of peramivir (Rapivab), an intravenous neuraminidase inhibitor for treatment of acute influenza infection in patients unable to take oral antivirals.
In Plain Language
flu treatment; neuraminidase inhibitor
Clinical Context
Used for acute influenza A or B infection in hospitalized patients or those unable to take oseltamivir, particularly during influenza pandemic periods.
RVU Information
CPT J2547 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 J2547?
CPT J2547 (Injection, peramivir) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of peramivir (Rapivab), an intravenous neuraminidase inhibitor for treatment of acute influenza infection in patients unable to take oral antivirals.
How is J2547 administered?
CPT J2547 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for acute influenza A or B infection in hospitalized patients or those unable to take oseltamivir, particularly during influenza pandemic periods. It is used by Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J2547 used?
Used for acute influenza A or B infection in hospitalized patients or those unable to take oseltamivir, particularly during influenza pandemic periods.
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