J3520 Edetate disodium per 150 milligrams
Also known as: edetate disodium, Endrate, chelating agent
Edetate disodium per 150 milligram injection is a chelating agent used for heavy metal poisoning and hypercalcemia treatment.
In Plain Language
heavy metal antidote; calcium lowering medication
Clinical Context
Used for hypercalcemic crisis and certain heavy metal poisonings. Chelating agent that binds divalent cations. Administered intravenously with careful monitoring for renal toxicity.
RVU Information
CPT J3520 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 J3520?
CPT J3520 (Edetate disodium per 150 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Edetate disodium per 150 milligram injection is a chelating agent used for heavy metal poisoning and hypercalcemia treatment.
How is J3520 administered?
CPT J3520 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for hypercalcemic crisis and certain heavy metal poisonings. Chelating agent that binds divalent cations. Administered intravenously with careful monitoring for renal toxicity. It is used by Toxicology, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine.
When is CPT J3520 used?
Used for hypercalcemic crisis and certain heavy metal poisonings. Chelating agent that binds divalent cations. Administered intravenously with careful monitoring for renal toxicity.
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