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J0736 Injection, clindamycin phosp 300mg

J Codes (Drugs)

Also known as: clindamycin phosphate, Cleocin, lincosamide antibiotic

Clindamycin phosphate injection, 300 milligrams, a lincosamide antibiotic for anaerobic and some gram-positive infections.

In Plain Language

antibiotic injection; anaerobic and staph infection treatment

Clinical Context

Effective against anaerobic bacteria and gram-positive cocci. Used for respiratory infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and surgical prophylaxis.

RVU Information

CPT J0736 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

infectious diseasesurgeryhospital medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code J0736?

CPT J0736 (Injection, clindamycin phosp 300mg) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Clindamycin phosphate injection, 300 milligrams, a lincosamide antibiotic for anaerobic and some gram-positive infections.

How is J0736 administered?

CPT J0736 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Effective against anaerobic bacteria and gram-positive cocci. Used for respiratory infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and surgical prophylaxis. It is used by infectious disease, surgery, hospital medicine.

When is CPT J0736 used?

Effective against anaerobic bacteria and gram-positive cocci. Used for respiratory infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and surgical prophylaxis.

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