J0120 Tetracyclin injection
Also known as: tetracycline injection, IV tetracycline
Tetracycline antibiotic injection for treating infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
In Plain Language
antibiotic injection; infection treatment medicine
Clinical Context
Broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic for bacterial infections including respiratory, urinary, and skin infections. Less commonly used by injection today due to availability of newer agents.
RVU Information
CPT J0120 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
J-codes represent drugs administered by a healthcare provider (not self-administered). Documentation must include the drug name, dosage, route of administration, and medical necessity. Most payers require the National Drug Code (NDC) on the claim. Bill the appropriate administration code (96365-96379) in addition to the drug code.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code J0120?
CPT J0120 (Tetracyclin injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Tetracycline antibiotic injection for treating infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
How is J0120 administered?
CPT J0120 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic for bacterial infections including respiratory, urinary, and skin infections. Less commonly used by injection today due to availability of newer agents. It is used by Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Surgery.
When is CPT J0120 used?
Broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic for bacterial infections including respiratory, urinary, and skin infections. Less commonly used by injection today due to availability of newer agents.
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