J9357 Valrubicin injection
Also known as: valrubicin, Valstar
Injection of valrubicin, an anthracycline topoisomerase II inhibitor. Used for intravesical instillation in bladder cancer.
In Plain Language
bladder cancer treatment; cancer prevention injection
Clinical Context
Used for intravesical treatment of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer with high-grade lesions. Topoisomerase II inhibitor for local chemotherapy.
RVU Information
CPT J9357 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 J9357?
CPT J9357 (Valrubicin injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of valrubicin, an anthracycline topoisomerase II inhibitor. Used for intravesical instillation in bladder cancer.
How is J9357 administered?
CPT J9357 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for intravesical treatment of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer with high-grade lesions. Topoisomerase II inhibitor for local chemotherapy. It is used by Urology, Oncology, Surgery.
When is CPT J9357 used?
Used for intravesical treatment of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer with high-grade lesions. Topoisomerase II inhibitor for local chemotherapy.
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