J1440 Fecal microbiota jslm 1 milliliters
Also known as: fecal microbiota transplant, FMT, microbiota suspension
Fecal microbiota, live jslm (fecal microbiota transplant) suspension, 1 milliliter. A biological therapeutic agent for Clostridioides difficile infection treatment.
In Plain Language
gut bacteria transplant; C. difficile treatment
Clinical Context
Used for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection after conventional antibiotic therapy failure. Administered by colonoscopy or enema to restore healthy gut flora.
RVU Information
CPT J1440 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 J1440?
CPT J1440 (Fecal microbiota jslm 1 milliliters) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Fecal microbiota, live jslm (fecal microbiota transplant) suspension, 1 milliliter. A biological therapeutic agent for Clostridioides difficile infection treatment.
How is J1440 administered?
CPT J1440 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection after conventional antibiotic therapy failure. Administered by colonoscopy or enema to restore healthy gut flora. It is used by Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J1440 used?
Used for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection after conventional antibiotic therapy failure. Administered by colonoscopy or enema to restore healthy gut flora.
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