J0744 Ciprofloxacin intravenous
Also known as: IV ciprofloxacin, IV cipro
Intravenous ciprofloxacin, a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections including Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.
In Plain Language
Antibiotic for serious infections given through a vein
Clinical Context
Used in hospitalized patients with gram-negative bacterial infections, respiratory tract infections, and urinary tract infections that require intravenous therapy.
RVU Information
CPT J0744 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 J0744?
CPT J0744 (Ciprofloxacin intravenous) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Intravenous ciprofloxacin, a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections including Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.
How is J0744 administered?
CPT J0744 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used in hospitalized patients with gram-negative bacterial infections, respiratory tract infections, and urinary tract infections that require intravenous therapy. It is used by Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J0744 used?
Used in hospitalized patients with gram-negative bacterial infections, respiratory tract infections, and urinary tract infections that require intravenous therapy.
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