J9060 Cisplatin 10 milligrams injection
Also known as: cisplatin, Platinol
Intravenous injection of cisplatin, a platinum-based alkylating agent chemotherapy, dosed at 10 milligrams.
In Plain Language
platinum-based cancer drug; DNA cross-linking chemotherapy
Clinical Context
Used for testicular cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer. Forms DNA cross-links causing cell death.
RVU Information
CPT J9060 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 J9060?
CPT J9060 (Cisplatin 10 milligrams injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Intravenous injection of cisplatin, a platinum-based alkylating agent chemotherapy, dosed at 10 milligrams.
How is J9060 administered?
CPT J9060 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for testicular cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer. Forms DNA cross-links causing cell death. It is used by Oncology, Medical Oncology.
When is CPT J9060 used?
Used for testicular cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer. Forms DNA cross-links causing cell death.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.