J3480 Injection potassium chloride
Also known as: potassium chloride, KCl, potassium replacement
Potassium chloride injection is used for severe hypokalemia and potassium depletion treatment.
In Plain Language
mineral injection; potassium replacement
Clinical Context
Used for severe hypokalemia requiring intravenous replacement. Administered with cardiac monitoring due to risk of hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias. Requires dilution before administration.
RVU Information
CPT J3480 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 J3480?
CPT J3480 (Injection potassium chloride) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Potassium chloride injection is used for severe hypokalemia and potassium depletion treatment.
How is J3480 administered?
CPT J3480 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for severe hypokalemia requiring intravenous replacement. Administered with cardiac monitoring due to risk of hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias. Requires dilution before administration. It is used by Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Nephrology.
When is CPT J3480 used?
Used for severe hypokalemia requiring intravenous replacement. Administered with cardiac monitoring due to risk of hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias. Requires dilution before administration.
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