J2783 Rasburicase
Also known as: rasburicase, elitek
Injection of rasburicase (Elitek), a recombinant urate oxidase enzyme used for prevention and treatment of hyperuricemia in patients with hematologic malignancies.
In Plain Language
uric acid reducer; cancer-related kidney protection
Clinical Context
Used to prevent tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) and acute uric acid nephropathy in patients with high uric acid levels from malignancy.
RVU Information
CPT J2783 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 J2783?
CPT J2783 (Rasburicase) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of rasburicase (Elitek), a recombinant urate oxidase enzyme used for prevention and treatment of hyperuricemia in patients with hematologic malignancies.
How is J2783 administered?
CPT J2783 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used to prevent tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) and acute uric acid nephropathy in patients with high uric acid levels from malignancy. It is used by Oncology, Hematology.
When is CPT J2783 used?
Used to prevent tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) and acute uric acid nephropathy in patients with high uric acid levels from malignancy.
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