J7169 Injection andexxa, 10 milligrams
Also known as: Andexxa, FXa reversal, anticoagulant reversal
Injection of Andexxa (andexanet alfa), a Factor Xa reversal agent used to reverse anticoagulation effects in patients receiving Factor Xa inhibitors, supplied as 10 milligrams per dose.
In Plain Language
blood thinner reversal medication; emergency anticoagulant antidote
Clinical Context
Used in emergency settings when patients on Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulants (apixaban, rivaroxaban) require urgent reversal of anticoagulation prior to emergency procedures or in case of life-threatening bleeding.
RVU Information
CPT J7169 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 J7169?
CPT J7169 (Injection andexxa, 10 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of Andexxa (andexanet alfa), a Factor Xa reversal agent used to reverse anticoagulation effects in patients receiving Factor Xa inhibitors, supplied as 10 milligrams per dose.
How is J7169 administered?
CPT J7169 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used in emergency settings when patients on Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulants (apixaban, rivaroxaban) require urgent reversal of anticoagulation prior to emergency procedures or in case of life-threatening bleeding. It is used by Emergency Medicine, Hematology, Surgery.
When is CPT J7169 used?
Used in emergency settings when patients on Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulants (apixaban, rivaroxaban) require urgent reversal of anticoagulation prior to emergency procedures or in case of life-threatening bleeding.
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