J9040 Bleomycin sulfate injection
Also known as: bleomycin, Blenoxane
Intravenous injection of bleomycin sulfate, a glycopeptide antibiotic chemotherapy agent with antitumor activity.
In Plain Language
DNA-damaging cancer drug; antibiotic chemotherapy
Clinical Context
Used to treat Hodgkin lymphoma, germ cell tumors, and squamous cell carcinomas. Causes DNA damage by intercalation and strand breaking.
RVU Information
CPT J9040 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 J9040?
CPT J9040 (Bleomycin sulfate injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Intravenous injection of bleomycin sulfate, a glycopeptide antibiotic chemotherapy agent with antitumor activity.
How is J9040 administered?
CPT J9040 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used to treat Hodgkin lymphoma, germ cell tumors, and squamous cell carcinomas. Causes DNA damage by intercalation and strand breaking. It is used by Oncology, Medical Oncology.
When is CPT J9040 used?
Used to treat Hodgkin lymphoma, germ cell tumors, and squamous cell carcinomas. Causes DNA damage by intercalation and strand breaking.
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