J0695 Injection ceftolozane tazobactam
Also known as: ceftolozane/tazobactam, Zerbaxa, 5th-gen cephalosporin combo
Ceftolozane/tazobactam injection, a fifth-generation cephalosporin with beta-lactamase inhibitor for multidrug-resistant gram-negative infections.
In Plain Language
advanced antibiotic for resistant bacteria; hospital infection treatment
Clinical Context
Fifth-generation cephalosporin with tazobactam for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and some metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL) resistant gram-negative bacteria.
RVU Information
CPT J0695 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 J0695?
CPT J0695 (Injection ceftolozane tazobactam) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Ceftolozane/tazobactam injection, a fifth-generation cephalosporin with beta-lactamase inhibitor for multidrug-resistant gram-negative infections.
How is J0695 administered?
CPT J0695 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Fifth-generation cephalosporin with tazobactam for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and some metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL) resistant gram-negative bacteria. It is used by infectious disease, critical care, hospital medicine.
When is CPT J0695 used?
Fifth-generation cephalosporin with tazobactam for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and some metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL) resistant gram-negative bacteria.
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