J1271 Injection doxycycline hyclate 1 milligrams
Also known as: Vibramycin IV, doxycycline
Doxycycline hyclate injection supplied in 1 milligram units, a tetracycline antibiotic for treatment of bacterial infections.
In Plain Language
Antibiotic injection
Clinical Context
Used for treatment of various bacterial infections including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections when oral therapy not feasible.
RVU Information
CPT J1271 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 J1271?
CPT J1271 (Injection doxycycline hyclate 1 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Doxycycline hyclate injection supplied in 1 milligram units, a tetracycline antibiotic for treatment of bacterial infections.
How is J1271 administered?
CPT J1271 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for treatment of various bacterial infections including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections when oral therapy not feasible. It is used by Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine.
When is CPT J1271 used?
Used for treatment of various bacterial infections including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections when oral therapy not feasible.
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