J2590 Oxytocin injection
Also known as: oxytocin, pitocin
Injection of oxytocin (Pitocin), a hormone used to induce labor and control postpartum hemorrhage by stimulating uterine contractions.
In Plain Language
labor induction medication; uterine contraction stimulator
Clinical Context
Used in obstetrics for labor induction, augmentation of labor, and postpartum hemorrhage control in vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
RVU Information
CPT J2590 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 J2590?
CPT J2590 (Oxytocin injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of oxytocin (Pitocin), a hormone used to induce labor and control postpartum hemorrhage by stimulating uterine contractions.
How is J2590 administered?
CPT J2590 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used in obstetrics for labor induction, augmentation of labor, and postpartum hemorrhage control in vaginal and cesarean deliveries. It is used by Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
When is CPT J2590 used?
Used in obstetrics for labor induction, augmentation of labor, and postpartum hemorrhage control in vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
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