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J0737 Injection, clindamycin (baxter)

J Codes (Drugs)

Also known as: clindamycin baxter, branded clindamycin, lincosamide antibiotic

Clindamycin injection, Baxter brand formulation, for treatment of anaerobic and gram-positive bacterial infections.

In Plain Language

brand name antibiotic injection; infection treatment medication

Clinical Context

Branded clindamycin formulation for serious anaerobic and gram-positive infections including surgical prophylaxis and soft tissue infections.

RVU Information

CPT J0737 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 J0737?

CPT J0737 (Injection, clindamycin (baxter)) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Clindamycin injection, Baxter brand formulation, for treatment of anaerobic and gram-positive bacterial infections.

How is J0737 administered?

CPT J0737 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Branded clindamycin formulation for serious anaerobic and gram-positive infections including surgical prophylaxis and soft tissue infections. It is used by infectious disease, surgery, hospital medicine.

When is CPT J0737 used?

Branded clindamycin formulation for serious anaerobic and gram-positive infections including surgical prophylaxis and soft tissue infections.

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