J2785 Regadenoson injection
Also known as: regadenoson, lexiscan
Injection of regadenoson (Lexiscan), a selective adenosine A2A receptor agonist used as a pharmacologic cardiac stress agent for myocardial perfusion imaging.
In Plain Language
heart stress test medication; coronary imaging agent
Clinical Context
Used as an alternative to exercise stress testing for myocardial perfusion imaging in patients with coronary artery disease.
RVU Information
CPT J2785 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 J2785?
CPT J2785 (Regadenoson injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of regadenoson (Lexiscan), a selective adenosine A2A receptor agonist used as a pharmacologic cardiac stress agent for myocardial perfusion imaging.
How is J2785 administered?
CPT J2785 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used as an alternative to exercise stress testing for myocardial perfusion imaging in patients with coronary artery disease. It is used by Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine.
When is CPT J2785 used?
Used as an alternative to exercise stress testing for myocardial perfusion imaging in patients with coronary artery disease.
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