J3145 Testosterone undecanoate 1mg
Also known as: testosterone undecanoate, Aveed, long-acting testosterone
Testosterone undecanoate (Aveed) 1 milligram injection is a long-acting testosterone ester used for testosterone replacement in hypogonadal males.
In Plain Language
testosterone injection; hormone replacement therapy
Clinical Context
Indicated for primary and secondary male hypogonadism. Ultra-long-acting ester with intravenous administration only. Requires 10-minute post-injection observation period for anaphylaxis risk.
RVU Information
CPT J3145 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 J3145?
CPT J3145 (Testosterone undecanoate 1mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Testosterone undecanoate (Aveed) 1 milligram injection is a long-acting testosterone ester used for testosterone replacement in hypogonadal males.
How is J3145 administered?
CPT J3145 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Indicated for primary and secondary male hypogonadism. Ultra-long-acting ester with intravenous administration only. Requires 10-minute post-injection observation period for anaphylaxis risk. It is used by Endocrinology, Urology, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J3145 used?
Indicated for primary and secondary male hypogonadism. Ultra-long-acting ester with intravenous administration only. Requires 10-minute post-injection observation period for anaphylaxis risk.
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