J0877 Injection, daptomycin (hospira)
Also known as: Daptomycin Hospira, daptomycin generic
Daptomycin injection (Hospira pharmaceutical formulation), a cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic for serious gram-positive bacterial infections.
In Plain Language
Antibiotic for serious resistant infections
Clinical Context
Used for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, infective endocarditis, and complicated skin and soft tissue infections.
RVU Information
CPT J0877 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 J0877?
CPT J0877 (Injection, daptomycin (hospira)) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Daptomycin injection (Hospira pharmaceutical formulation), a cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic for serious gram-positive bacterial infections.
How is J0877 administered?
CPT J0877 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, infective endocarditis, and complicated skin and soft tissue infections. It is used by Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J0877 used?
Used for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, infective endocarditis, and complicated skin and soft tissue infections.
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