No. J0520 is a HCPCS Level II code, maintained by CMS, that identifies the drug supplied. CPT codes are five-digit numbers from the AMA that describe services. Giving the drug, for example an injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code.

J0520 J-Code: Bethanechol chloride — Billing Units & NDCs

In short

J0520 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, bethanechol chloride, myotonachol or urecholine, up to 5 mg.

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HCPCS codeJ0520

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Descriptor: Injection, bethanechol chloride, myotonachol or urecholine, up to 5 mg
Short descriptor: Bethanechol chloride inject
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 1997

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J0520: common questions

Is J0520 a CPT code?: No. J0520 is a HCPCS Level II code, maintained by CMS, that identifies the drug supplied. CPT codes are five-digit numbers from the AMA that describe services. Giving the drug, for example an injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code. CPT codes for drug administration.

J0520 — Injection, bethanechol chloride, myotonachol or urecholine, up to 5 mg

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