J0596Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method

Injection, c1 esterase inhibitor (recombinant), ruconest, 10 units

Short description: Injection, ruconest

Effective date
January 1, 2016
Termination date

Related codes (J-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code J0596?

J0596 is a HCPCS Level II code for Injection, c1 esterase inhibitor (recombinant), ruconest, 10 units.

What category is HCPCS code J0596 in?

J0596 falls under the Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code J0596 become effective?

J0596 has been effective since January 1, 2016, per CMS's quarterly HCPCS update.

HCPCS Level II data from CMS (public domain). HCPCS Level I (CPT) codes are not included — CPT is copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.