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J7525 Tacrolimus injection

J Codes (Drugs)

Also known as: IV tacrolimus, Intravenous Prograf

Tacrolimus administered by intravenous injection; a calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressive agent used to prevent organ rejection in transplant recipients.

In Plain Language

Intravenous transplant rejection prevention; Immunosuppressive injection

Clinical Context

Used in acute rejection episodes or in transplant recipients unable to take oral medications. Requires therapeutic drug monitoring (trough levels 5-15 ng/mL).

RVU Information

CPT J7525 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

Transplant SurgeryNephrologyCardiothoracic Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code J7525?

CPT J7525 (Tacrolimus injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Tacrolimus administered by intravenous injection; a calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressive agent used to prevent organ rejection in transplant recipients.

How is J7525 administered?

CPT J7525 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used in acute rejection episodes or in transplant recipients unable to take oral medications. Requires therapeutic drug monitoring (trough levels 5-15 ng/mL). It is used by Transplant Surgery, Nephrology, Cardiothoracic Surgery.

When is CPT J7525 used?

Used in acute rejection episodes or in transplant recipients unable to take oral medications. Requires therapeutic drug monitoring (trough levels 5-15 ng/mL).

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