J3285 Treprostinil injection
Also known as: treprostinil, Remodulin, prostacyclin analog
Treprostinil injection is a prostacyclin analog used for pulmonary arterial hypertension via subcutaneous infusion to improve exercise capacity and hemodynamics.
In Plain Language
lung pressure medication; pulmonary hypertension injection
Clinical Context
Indicated for pulmonary arterial hypertension to reduce symptoms and delay disease progression. Administered via continuous subcutaneous infusion or intravenous infusion. Improves exercise capacity and hemodynamics in pulmonary arterial hypertension.
RVU Information
CPT J3285 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 J3285?
CPT J3285 (Treprostinil injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Treprostinil injection is a prostacyclin analog used for pulmonary arterial hypertension via subcutaneous infusion to improve exercise capacity and hemodynamics.
How is J3285 administered?
CPT J3285 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Indicated for pulmonary arterial hypertension to reduce symptoms and delay disease progression. Administered via continuous subcutaneous infusion or intravenous infusion. Improves exercise capacity and hemodynamics in pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is used by Pulmonology, Cardiology, Critical Care.
When is CPT J3285 used?
Indicated for pulmonary arterial hypertension to reduce symptoms and delay disease progression. Administered via continuous subcutaneous infusion or intravenous infusion. Improves exercise capacity and hemodynamics in pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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