J0565 Injection, bezlotoxumab, 10 milligrams
Also known as: bezlotoxumab, InVixxe
Bezlotoxumab injection, 10 milligrams, a monoclonal antibody against Clostridioides difficile toxin B for prevention of recurrent infection.
In Plain Language
Clostridioides difficile prevention injection; infection recurrence preventer
Clinical Context
Indicated for patients at high risk of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (previous episodes, immunocompromised, advanced age). Administered intravenously as a single infusion during active infection treatment.
RVU Information
CPT J0565 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 J0565?
CPT J0565 (Injection, bezlotoxumab, 10 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Bezlotoxumab injection, 10 milligrams, a monoclonal antibody against Clostridioides difficile toxin B for prevention of recurrent infection.
How is J0565 administered?
CPT J0565 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Indicated for patients at high risk of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (previous episodes, immunocompromised, advanced age). Administered intravenously as a single infusion during active infection treatment. It is used by infectious disease, gastroenterology, hospital medicine.
When is CPT J0565 used?
Indicated for patients at high risk of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (previous episodes, immunocompromised, advanced age). Administered intravenously as a single infusion during active infection treatment.
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