J0295 Ampicillin sulbactam 1.5 gm
Also known as: ampicillin-sulbactam, Unasyn
Ampicillin sulbactam 1.5 grams injection, a beta-lactam antibiotic with beta-lactamase inhibitor.
In Plain Language
antibiotic combination injection; bacteria treatment medication
Clinical Context
Intravenous combination of ampicillin and sulbactam (beta-lactamase inhibitor) for aerobic and anaerobic infections including intra-abdominal and gynecologic infections.
RVU Information
CPT J0295 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 J0295?
CPT J0295 (Ampicillin sulbactam 1.5 gm) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Ampicillin sulbactam 1.5 grams injection, a beta-lactam antibiotic with beta-lactamase inhibitor.
How is J0295 administered?
CPT J0295 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Intravenous combination of ampicillin and sulbactam (beta-lactamase inhibitor) for aerobic and anaerobic infections including intra-abdominal and gynecologic infections. It is used by Infectious Disease, Surgery, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J0295 used?
Intravenous combination of ampicillin and sulbactam (beta-lactamase inhibitor) for aerobic and anaerobic infections including intra-abdominal and gynecologic infections.
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