J0770 Colistimethate sodium injection
Also known as: Colistin, polymyxin antibiotic
Colistimethate sodium injection, a polymyxin-class antibiotic for treating infections caused by multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria.
In Plain Language
Antibiotic for resistant bacterial infections
Clinical Context
Reserved for serious infections caused by multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other resistant gram-negative organisms when other antibiotics are ineffective.
RVU Information
CPT J0770 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 J0770?
CPT J0770 (Colistimethate sodium injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Colistimethate sodium injection, a polymyxin-class antibiotic for treating infections caused by multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria.
How is J0770 administered?
CPT J0770 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Reserved for serious infections caused by multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other resistant gram-negative organisms when other antibiotics are ineffective. It is used by Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J0770 used?
Reserved for serious infections caused by multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other resistant gram-negative organisms when other antibiotics are ineffective.
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