J2805 Sincalide injection
Also known as: sincalide, kinevac
Injection of sincalide (Kinevac), a synthetic cholecystokinin analog used for hepatobiliary imaging and measurement of gallbladder ejection fraction.
In Plain Language
gallbladder test medication
Clinical Context
Used as a diagnostic agent to stimulate gallbladder contraction in hepatobiliary scintigraphy and cholescintigraphy imaging.
RVU Information
CPT J2805 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 J2805?
CPT J2805 (Sincalide injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of sincalide (Kinevac), a synthetic cholecystokinin analog used for hepatobiliary imaging and measurement of gallbladder ejection fraction.
How is J2805 administered?
CPT J2805 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used as a diagnostic agent to stimulate gallbladder contraction in hepatobiliary scintigraphy and cholescintigraphy imaging. It is used by Nuclear Medicine, Gastroenterology.
When is CPT J2805 used?
Used as a diagnostic agent to stimulate gallbladder contraction in hepatobiliary scintigraphy and cholescintigraphy imaging.
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