J0743 Cilastatin sodium injection
Also known as: cilastatin sodium, enzyme inhibitor, beta-lactam protector
Cilastatin sodium injection, a renal dehydropeptidase inhibitor that prevents inactivation of imipenem and other beta-lactams.
In Plain Language
kidney protection medication for antibiotics; antibiotic preservation agent
Clinical Context
Renal enzyme inhibitor that prevents inactivation of imipenem and other beta-lactams by renal dehydropeptidase, preserving antibiotic levels and reducing nephrotoxicity.
RVU Information
CPT J0743 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 J0743?
CPT J0743 (Cilastatin sodium injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Cilastatin sodium injection, a renal dehydropeptidase inhibitor that prevents inactivation of imipenem and other beta-lactams.
How is J0743 administered?
CPT J0743 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Renal enzyme inhibitor that prevents inactivation of imipenem and other beta-lactams by renal dehydropeptidase, preserving antibiotic levels and reducing nephrotoxicity. It is used by infectious disease, nephrology, hospital medicine.
When is CPT J0743 used?
Renal enzyme inhibitor that prevents inactivation of imipenem and other beta-lactams by renal dehydropeptidase, preserving antibiotic levels and reducing nephrotoxicity.
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