J0291 Injection., plazomicin, 5 milligrams
Also known as: plazomicin, Zemdri
Plazomicin injection 5 milligrams, an aminoglycoside antibiotic for gram-negative bacterial infections.
In Plain Language
antibiotic for resistant bacteria; gram-negative infection treatment
Clinical Context
Newer aminoglycoside with activity against multidrug-resistant gram-negative organisms including carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae.
RVU Information
CPT J0291 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 J0291?
CPT J0291 (Injection., plazomicin, 5 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Plazomicin injection 5 milligrams, an aminoglycoside antibiotic for gram-negative bacterial infections.
How is J0291 administered?
CPT J0291 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Newer aminoglycoside with activity against multidrug-resistant gram-negative organisms including carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae. It is used by Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J0291 used?
Newer aminoglycoside with activity against multidrug-resistant gram-negative organisms including carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae.
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