J0874 Injection, daptomycin (baxter)
Also known as: Daptomycin Baxter, daptomycin generic
Daptomycin injection (Baxter pharmaceutical formulation), a cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic for serious gram-positive infections.
In Plain Language
Antibiotic for serious resistant infections
Clinical Context
Used for treatment of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, infective endocarditis, and complicated skin infections.
RVU Information
CPT J0874 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 J0874?
CPT J0874 (Injection, daptomycin (baxter)) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Daptomycin injection (Baxter pharmaceutical formulation), a cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic for serious gram-positive infections.
How is J0874 administered?
CPT J0874 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for treatment of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, infective endocarditis, and complicated skin infections. It is used by Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J0874 used?
Used for treatment of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, infective endocarditis, and complicated skin infections.
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