09/18/2002    Paul A. Galluzzo, DPM

"J" Code for Kenalog 40 mg

Query: "J" Code for Kenalog 40 mg
From: Paul A. Galluzzo, DPM

Is there a "J" code for Kenalog 40 mg, and, if
so, can it be billed separately along with the
steroid injection?

Paul A. Galluzzo, DPM
Rockford, IL
Ftsurg1@aol.com

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[Codingline-L] Response:

Kenalog (triamcinolone acetonide) when
administered intramuscularly is coded as J3301.
This is based on a 10 mg-dosage. The number
of "units" claimed is based on the concentration
of the Kenalog. If you were to give a 1 cc
injection of Kenalog-40, you would bill it as
J3301 at "4" units. Therapeutic injectable
agents, such as corticosteroids, are billed in
addition to the injection administration codes.

[Codingline-L] Expert Panelist: Harry
Goldsmith, DPM

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