J3425 Hydroxocobalamin intramuscular 10mcg
Also known as: hydroxocobalamin, B12 injection, hydroxocobalamin IM
Hydroxocobalamin intramuscular 10 microgram injection is used for vitamin B12 deficiency maintenance therapy.
In Plain Language
B12 injection; vitamin B12 treatment
Clinical Context
Used for vitamin B12 deficiency maintenance therapy via intramuscular injection. Hydroxocobalamin formulation preferred over cyanocobalamin in some patients. Regular maintenance dosing for pernicious anemia.
RVU Information
CPT J3425 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 J3425?
CPT J3425 (Hydroxocobalamin intramuscular 10mcg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Hydroxocobalamin intramuscular 10 microgram injection is used for vitamin B12 deficiency maintenance therapy.
How is J3425 administered?
CPT J3425 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for vitamin B12 deficiency maintenance therapy via intramuscular injection. Hydroxocobalamin formulation preferred over cyanocobalamin in some patients. Regular maintenance dosing for pernicious anemia. It is used by Hematology, Internal Medicine, Neurology.
When is CPT J3425 used?
Used for vitamin B12 deficiency maintenance therapy via intramuscular injection. Hydroxocobalamin formulation preferred over cyanocobalamin in some patients. Regular maintenance dosing for pernicious anemia.
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