Single 30 ml vial of bupivacaine hydrochloride supplied for injection

Official descriptor: Injection, bupivicaine hydro

Injection, bupivicaine hydrochloride, 30 ml

Effective 1/1/2000Terminated 6/30/2023

Inactive since June 30, 2023

This code is no longer billable. Claims with this code will be denied for dates of service after the inactive date.

No automated successor mapping is available. Consult the CMS transmittal or AMA CPT Assistant for replacement guidance.

AIClinical Context

Clinical Description

This code describes the administration of 30 milliliters of bupivacaine hydrochloride, a long-acting local anesthetic. It is commonly used for regional nerve blocks, epidural anesthesia, or local infiltration to provide pain relief during and after surgical procedures or for chronic pain management.

When to Use

This code is used when 30 ml of bupivacaine hydrochloride is injected for therapeutic purposes, such as during a nerve block for postoperative pain control or as part of an epidural for labor and delivery. Documentation should clearly specify the drug name, concentration, and the exact volume administered.

Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies the exact volume of 30 ml; variations in volume may require a different code or modifier.

This code represents the drug itself, not the injection procedure; the injection procedure should be coded separately.

Verify payer-specific policies regarding the billing of anesthetic agents, as some may bundle the drug into the procedure.

AI-generated reference. Verify against official guidelines.

Code Details

BETOS Category: Z

Same Category

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Code History

Added in FY2025
Inactive since FY2026

This code is no longer billable. Check the replacement code if applicable.

Change History

FY2026 snapshotInjection, bupivicaine hydro
FY2025 snapshotInjection, bupivicaine hydro