J2561 Injection, sezaby, 1 milligrams
Also known as: sezaby, denileukin diftitox, ontak
Injection of sezaby (denileukin diftitox), 1 milligram, a recombinant DNA-derived fusion protein for treatment of mycosis fungoides and other T-cell lymphomas.
In Plain Language
T-cell lymphoma treatment
Clinical Context
Used for cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (mycosis fungoides) and peripheral T-cell lymphomas, particularly in patients with CD25-positive malignant cells.
RVU Information
CPT J2561 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 J2561?
CPT J2561 (Injection, sezaby, 1 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of sezaby (denileukin diftitox), 1 milligram, a recombinant DNA-derived fusion protein for treatment of mycosis fungoides and other T-cell lymphomas.
How is J2561 administered?
CPT J2561 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (mycosis fungoides) and peripheral T-cell lymphomas, particularly in patients with CD25-positive malignant cells. It is used by Oncology, Hematology.
When is CPT J2561 used?
Used for cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (mycosis fungoides) and peripheral T-cell lymphomas, particularly in patients with CD25-positive malignant cells.
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