J3250 Trimethobenzamide hcl injection
Also known as: trimethobenzamide, Tigan, antiemetic
Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride injection is an antiemetic used for nausea and vomiting management, particularly postoperatively and in chemotherapy-induced settings.
In Plain Language
anti-nausea injection; vomiting medication
Clinical Context
Used for postoperative nausea and vomiting and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Centrally-acting antiemetic that blocks chemoreceptor trigger zone. Administered intramuscularly or intravenously.
RVU Information
CPT J3250 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 J3250?
CPT J3250 (Trimethobenzamide hcl injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride injection is an antiemetic used for nausea and vomiting management, particularly postoperatively and in chemotherapy-induced settings.
How is J3250 administered?
CPT J3250 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for postoperative nausea and vomiting and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Centrally-acting antiemetic that blocks chemoreceptor trigger zone. Administered intramuscularly or intravenously. It is used by Anesthesiology, Oncology, Emergency Medicine.
When is CPT J3250 used?
Used for postoperative nausea and vomiting and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Centrally-acting antiemetic that blocks chemoreceptor trigger zone. Administered intramuscularly or intravenously.
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