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J7179 Vonvendi injection 1 iu vwf:rco

J Codes (Drugs)

Also known as: Vonvendi, recombinant vWF, von Willebrand replacement

Injection of Vonvendi (von Willebrand Factor [recombinant]), supplied as 1 International Unit of von Willebrand Factor Ristocetin Cofactor activity per dose.

In Plain Language

von Willebrand factor replacement; bleeding prevention

Clinical Context

Used for treatment and prophylaxis of bleeding in von Willebrand disease patients, provides recombinant von Willebrand Factor without Factor VIII.

RVU Information

CPT J7179 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

HematologyHemophilia Specialty ClinicSurgery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code J7179?

CPT J7179 (Vonvendi injection 1 iu vwf:rco) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of Vonvendi (von Willebrand Factor [recombinant]), supplied as 1 International Unit of von Willebrand Factor Ristocetin Cofactor activity per dose.

How is J7179 administered?

CPT J7179 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for treatment and prophylaxis of bleeding in von Willebrand disease patients, provides recombinant von Willebrand Factor without Factor VIII. It is used by Hematology, Hemophilia Specialty Clinic, Surgery.

When is CPT J7179 used?

Used for treatment and prophylaxis of bleeding in von Willebrand disease patients, provides recombinant von Willebrand Factor without Factor VIII.

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