J7518 Mycophenolic acid
Also known as: Myfortic, MPA
Mycophenolic acid administered orally; the active metabolite of mycophenolate mofetil, used as an immunosuppressive agent to prevent organ rejection.
In Plain Language
Transplant rejection prevention alternative; Immunosuppressive medication
Clinical Context
Used in transplant recipients who cannot tolerate mycophenolate mofetil due to gastrointestinal side effects. Enteric-coated formulation.
RVU Information
CPT J7518 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 J7518?
CPT J7518 (Mycophenolic acid) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Mycophenolic acid administered orally; the active metabolite of mycophenolate mofetil, used as an immunosuppressive agent to prevent organ rejection.
How is J7518 administered?
CPT J7518 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used in transplant recipients who cannot tolerate mycophenolate mofetil due to gastrointestinal side effects. Enteric-coated formulation. It is used by Transplant Surgery, Nephrology, Immunology.
When is CPT J7518 used?
Used in transplant recipients who cannot tolerate mycophenolate mofetil due to gastrointestinal side effects. Enteric-coated formulation.
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