HCPCS Update: J1561’s New Look Reveals Trade Name and Admin Modifications

Plus: Check out more new codes for pain and fracture prevention.

Changes to acetaminophen, denosumab, and immune globulin coding are sure to keep you on your toes in 2012. Keep a close eye on the administration methods for Ofirmev and Gamunex-C, in particular.

J0131: Add a New Acetaminophen Code

HCPCS 2012 adds a code for acetaminophen administered by infusion: J0131 (Injection, acetaminophen, 10 mg). The brand name for this injectable form is Ofirmev.

Physicians may order the drug "for the management of mild to moderate pain; management of moderate to severe pain with adjunctive opoid analgesics; and for fever reduction in adults and [...]

- Published on 2012-01-17