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J9282 Mitomycin intravesical inst

J Codes (Drugs)

Also known as: intravesical mitomycin, bladder mitomycin

Injection of mitomycin for intravesical instillation. Direct bladder administration for urothelial cancer treatment and prevention.

In Plain Language

bladder cancer treatment; cancer prevention injection

Clinical Context

Used for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer as adjuvant or maintenance therapy. Reduces recurrence rates when used after transurethral resection.

RVU Information

CPT J9282 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

UrologyOncologySurgery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code J9282?

CPT J9282 (Mitomycin intravesical inst) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of mitomycin for intravesical instillation. Direct bladder administration for urothelial cancer treatment and prevention.

How is J9282 administered?

CPT J9282 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer as adjuvant or maintenance therapy. Reduces recurrence rates when used after transurethral resection. It is used by Urology, Oncology, Surgery.

When is CPT J9282 used?

Used for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer as adjuvant or maintenance therapy. Reduces recurrence rates when used after transurethral resection.

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