J0872 Daptomycin (xellia) unrefrig
Also known as: Daptomycin, Cubicin, room temperature stable
Daptomycin injection (Xellia pharmaceutical formulation) unrefrigerated stable version, a cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic for serious gram-positive infections.
In Plain Language
Antibiotic for serious resistant infections
Clinical Context
Used for serious bacterial infections including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, endocarditis, and complicated skin infections.
RVU Information
CPT J0872 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 J0872?
CPT J0872 (Daptomycin (xellia) unrefrig) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Daptomycin injection (Xellia pharmaceutical formulation) unrefrigerated stable version, a cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic for serious gram-positive infections.
How is J0872 administered?
CPT J0872 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for serious bacterial infections including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, endocarditis, and complicated skin infections. It is used by Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J0872 used?
Used for serious bacterial infections including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, endocarditis, and complicated skin infections.
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