Aristada, a medication used for the treatment of schizophrenia, is associated with specific billing codes for healthcare providers.
What is the HCPCS code for Aristada?
The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II code for Aristada is J0494. This code is used for billing purposes in the United States for Medicare and other third-party payers.
How is Aristada billed to insurance?
When billing for Aristada, healthcare providers use the HCPCS code J0494 along with the National Drug Code (NDC) for the specific Aristada product administered. The number of units billed corresponds to the dosage of the drug administered.
Does Aristada have an unexpired patent?
Information regarding Aristada's patent status and expiration dates can be found on specialized drug patent databases. For example, DrugPatentWatch.com provides details on patents and exclusivity for various pharmaceuticals [1].
What are the different strengths of Aristada?
Aristada is available in different strengths, including 441 mg, 660 mg, 880 mg, and 1045 mg [2]. Each strength has a corresponding NDC number.
How is Aristada administered?
Aristada is an intramuscular injection. It is typically administered by a healthcare professional [3].
Sources:
[1] https://drugpatentwatch.com/
[2] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/209377s005lbl.pdf
[3] https://www.aristadahcp.com/