J0290 Ampicillin 500 milligrams injection
Also known as: ampicillin, Omnipen
Ampicillin 500 milligrams injection, a beta-lactam antibiotic for bacterial infections.
In Plain Language
antibiotic injection; bacterial infection treatment
Clinical Context
Intravenous penicillin-based antibiotic for respiratory, urinary, skin, and other gram-positive and some gram-negative infections. First-line for many community-acquired infections.
RVU Information
CPT J0290 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 J0290?
CPT J0290 (Ampicillin 500 milligrams injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Ampicillin 500 milligrams injection, a beta-lactam antibiotic for bacterial infections.
How is J0290 administered?
CPT J0290 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intravenous penicillin-based antibiotic for respiratory, urinary, skin, and other gram-positive and some gram-negative infections. First-line for many community-acquired infections. It is used by Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Surgery.
When is CPT J0290 used?
Intravenous penicillin-based antibiotic for respiratory, urinary, skin, and other gram-positive and some gram-negative infections. First-line for many community-acquired infections.
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