Most payers, including Medicare, cover J1885 when the documentation supports its use for the short-term management of acute pain.

HCPCS Code J1885: Injection, Ketorolac Tromethamine, per 15 mg
Learn about the correct use of HCPCS Code J1885 for Ketorolac Tromethamine injection, including its clinical uses, documentation requirements, and proper billing procedures.
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No. Due to the risk of serious side effects, Ketorolac injection is only approved for short-term use, typically not exceeding five days.
Since the code is per 15 mg, you would bill 4 units of J1885 to represent a 60 mg dose (60 mg / 15 mg per unit = 4 units).
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