J2598 Injection, vasopressin, 1 unit
Also known as: vasopressin, vp
Injection of vasopressin, 1 unit, an endogenous hormone used for emergency hemostasis in variceal and gastrointestinal bleeding and shock states.
In Plain Language
emergency blood pressure and bleeding control
Clinical Context
Administered intravenously in life-threatening gastrointestinal variceal bleeding and as adjunctive vasopressor in refractory shock or cardiac arrest.
RVU Information
CPT J2598 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 J2598?
CPT J2598 (Injection, vasopressin, 1 unit) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of vasopressin, 1 unit, an endogenous hormone used for emergency hemostasis in variceal and gastrointestinal bleeding and shock states.
How is J2598 administered?
CPT J2598 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Administered intravenously in life-threatening gastrointestinal variceal bleeding and as adjunctive vasopressor in refractory shock or cardiac arrest. It is used by Critical Care, Gastroenterology, Emergency Medicine.
When is CPT J2598 used?
Administered intravenously in life-threatening gastrointestinal variceal bleeding and as adjunctive vasopressor in refractory shock or cardiac arrest.
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