J0713 Injection ceftazidime per 500 milligrams
Also known as: ceftazidime, Fortaz, 3rd-generation cephalosporin
Ceftazidime injection per 500 milligrams, a third-generation cephalosporin with strong Pseudomonas aeruginosa activity.
In Plain Language
antibiotic for resistant gram-negative bacteria; Pseudomonas infection treatment
Clinical Context
Third-generation cephalosporin particularly effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Used for respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and other serious gram-negative infections.
RVU Information
CPT J0713 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 J0713?
CPT J0713 (Injection ceftazidime per 500 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Ceftazidime injection per 500 milligrams, a third-generation cephalosporin with strong Pseudomonas aeruginosa activity.
How is J0713 administered?
CPT J0713 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Third-generation cephalosporin particularly effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Used for respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and other serious gram-negative infections. It is used by infectious disease, critical care, cystic fibrosis.
When is CPT J0713 used?
Third-generation cephalosporin particularly effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Used for respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and other serious gram-negative infections.
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