J1335 Ertapenem injection
Also known as: Invanz, ertapenem
Ertapenem injection, a carbapenem antibiotic for treatment of serious gram-negative and gram-positive bacterial infections.
In Plain Language
Powerful antibiotic injection
Clinical Context
Used for serious bacterial infections including intra-abdominal infections, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections when oral therapy not feasible.
RVU Information
CPT J1335 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 J1335?
CPT J1335 (Ertapenem injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Ertapenem injection, a carbapenem antibiotic for treatment of serious gram-negative and gram-positive bacterial infections.
How is J1335 administered?
CPT J1335 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for serious bacterial infections including intra-abdominal infections, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections when oral therapy not feasible. It is used by Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Surgery.
When is CPT J1335 used?
Used for serious bacterial infections including intra-abdominal infections, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections when oral therapy not feasible.
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