J0525 Injection cefotetan disodium 10 milligrams
Also known as: cefotetan, Cefotan
Cefotetan disodium injection, 10 milligrams, a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for systemic bacterial infections.
In Plain Language
strong antibiotic injection; broad-spectrum infection treatment
Clinical Context
Used for serious infections including lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and intra-abdominal infections, particularly against anaerobic bacteria and gram-negative organisms.
RVU Information
CPT J0525 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 J0525?
CPT J0525 (Injection cefotetan disodium 10 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Cefotetan disodium injection, 10 milligrams, a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for systemic bacterial infections.
How is J0525 administered?
CPT J0525 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for serious infections including lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and intra-abdominal infections, particularly against anaerobic bacteria and gram-negative organisms. It is used by infectious disease, surgery, hospital medicine.
When is CPT J0525 used?
Used for serious infections including lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and intra-abdominal infections, particularly against anaerobic bacteria and gram-negative organisms.
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