J7165 Injection, human-lans, per i.u
Also known as: human insulin, regular insulin, insulin injection
Human insulin injection per international unit is administered for blood glucose control in diabetes management.
In Plain Language
diabetes medication; insulin shot
Clinical Context
Human recombinant insulin for glycemic control in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Subcutaneous administration with multiple daily injections or continuous infusion. Requires glucose monitoring and dosage adjustment.
RVU Information
CPT J7165 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 J7165?
CPT J7165 (Injection, human-lans, per i.u) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Human insulin injection per international unit is administered for blood glucose control in diabetes management.
How is J7165 administered?
CPT J7165 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Human recombinant insulin for glycemic control in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Subcutaneous administration with multiple daily injections or continuous infusion. Requires glucose monitoring and dosage adjustment. It is used by Endocrinology, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J7165 used?
Human recombinant insulin for glycemic control in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Subcutaneous administration with multiple daily injections or continuous infusion. Requires glucose monitoring and dosage adjustment.
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