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J3398 Injection luxturna 1 billion vec g

J Codes (Drugs)

Also known as: luxturna, voretigene neparvovec, retinal gene therapy

Luxturna 1 billion vector genomes per injection is gene therapy for retinal dystrophy caused by RPE65 mutations.

In Plain Language

gene therapy for vision loss; inherited blindness treatment

Clinical Context

Gene therapy for retinal dystrophy caused by biallelic RPE65 mutations. Administered via subretinal injection to deliver functional RPE65 gene to retinal cells. Restores vision in inherited retinal dystrophy.

RVU Information

CPT J3398 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

OphthalmologyGene TherapyRetinal Specialists

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code J3398?

CPT J3398 (Injection luxturna 1 billion vec g) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Luxturna 1 billion vector genomes per injection is gene therapy for retinal dystrophy caused by RPE65 mutations.

How is J3398 administered?

CPT J3398 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Gene therapy for retinal dystrophy caused by biallelic RPE65 mutations. Administered via subretinal injection to deliver functional RPE65 gene to retinal cells. Restores vision in inherited retinal dystrophy. It is used by Ophthalmology, Gene Therapy, Retinal Specialists.

When is CPT J3398 used?

Gene therapy for retinal dystrophy caused by biallelic RPE65 mutations. Administered via subretinal injection to deliver functional RPE65 gene to retinal cells. Restores vision in inherited retinal dystrophy.

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