J3424 Injection hydroxocobalamin intravenous 25mg
Also known as: hydroxocobalamin, Cyanokit, cyanide antidote
Hydroxocobalamin intravenous 25 milligram injection is used for vitamin B12 deficiency and cyanide poisoning treatment.
In Plain Language
B12 injection; poison antidote
Clinical Context
Used for vitamin B12 deficiency and acute cyanide poisoning. Binds cyanide ions to form non-toxic cyanocobalamin. Intravenous administration for rapid effect in poisoning. Higher dose and formulation than standard B12.
RVU Information
CPT J3424 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 J3424?
CPT J3424 (Injection hydroxocobalamin intravenous 25mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Hydroxocobalamin intravenous 25 milligram injection is used for vitamin B12 deficiency and cyanide poisoning treatment.
How is J3424 administered?
CPT J3424 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for vitamin B12 deficiency and acute cyanide poisoning. Binds cyanide ions to form non-toxic cyanocobalamin. Intravenous administration for rapid effect in poisoning. Higher dose and formulation than standard B12. It is used by Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Hematology.
When is CPT J3424 used?
Used for vitamin B12 deficiency and acute cyanide poisoning. Binds cyanide ions to form non-toxic cyanocobalamin. Intravenous administration for rapid effect in poisoning. Higher dose and formulation than standard B12.
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