J9030 Bcg live intravesical 1mg
Also known as: BCG, bacillus Calmette-Guérin, intravesical BCG
Intravesical instillation of bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) live attenuated vaccine, dosed at 1 milligram for intravesical immunotherapy.
In Plain Language
bladder cancer immunotherapy; anti-tuberculosis vaccine for bladder cancer
Clinical Context
Standard first-line intravesical immunotherapy for high-grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer following transurethral resection.
RVU Information
CPT J9030 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 J9030?
CPT J9030 (Bcg live intravesical 1mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Intravesical instillation of bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) live attenuated vaccine, dosed at 1 milligram for intravesical immunotherapy.
How is J9030 administered?
CPT J9030 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Standard first-line intravesical immunotherapy for high-grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer following transurethral resection. It is used by Urology, Oncology, Immunotherapy.
When is CPT J9030 used?
Standard first-line intravesical immunotherapy for high-grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer following transurethral resection.
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