J0712 Ceftaroline fosamil injection
Also known as: ceftaroline fosamil, Teflaro, 5th-generation cephalosporin
Ceftaroline fosamil injection, a fifth-generation cephalosporin with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) coverage.
In Plain Language
advanced antibiotic for resistant bacteria; MRSA infection treatment
Clinical Context
Fifth-generation cephalosporin with unique MRSA coverage, used for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and skin and soft tissue infections.
RVU Information
CPT J0712 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 J0712?
CPT J0712 (Ceftaroline fosamil injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Ceftaroline fosamil injection, a fifth-generation cephalosporin with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) coverage.
How is J0712 administered?
CPT J0712 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Fifth-generation cephalosporin with unique MRSA coverage, used for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and skin and soft tissue infections. It is used by infectious disease, pulmonology, surgery.
When is CPT J0712 used?
Fifth-generation cephalosporin with unique MRSA coverage, used for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and skin and soft tissue infections.
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