J9220 Indigotindisulfonate sod 1mg
Also known as: indigo carmine, indigotindisulfonate
Intravenous injection of indigotindisulfonate sodium (indigo carmine), a vital dye used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, dosed per 1 milligram.
In Plain Language
blue tracking dye; surgical diagnostic dye
Clinical Context
Used to identify anatomic structures during cancer surgery, particularly gynecologic procedures.
RVU Information
CPT J9220 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 J9220?
CPT J9220 (Indigotindisulfonate sod 1mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Intravenous injection of indigotindisulfonate sodium (indigo carmine), a vital dye used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, dosed per 1 milligram.
How is J9220 administered?
CPT J9220 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used to identify anatomic structures during cancer surgery, particularly gynecologic procedures. It is used by Surgery, Oncology.
When is CPT J9220 used?
Used to identify anatomic structures during cancer surgery, particularly gynecologic procedures.
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