J0875 Injection, dalbavancin
Also known as: Dalvance, dalbavancin
Dalbavancin injection, a lipoglycopeptide antibiotic with extended half-life for treatment of serious gram-positive skin and soft tissue infections.
In Plain Language
Long-acting antibiotic for skin infections
Clinical Context
Used for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, offering extended dosing intervals due to prolonged serum half-life compared to traditional vancomycin.
RVU Information
CPT J0875 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 J0875?
CPT J0875 (Injection, dalbavancin) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Dalbavancin injection, a lipoglycopeptide antibiotic with extended half-life for treatment of serious gram-positive skin and soft tissue infections.
How is J0875 administered?
CPT J0875 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, offering extended dosing intervals due to prolonged serum half-life compared to traditional vancomycin. It is used by Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Surgery.
When is CPT J0875 used?
Used for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, offering extended dosing intervals due to prolonged serum half-life compared to traditional vancomycin.
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