J1580 Garamycin gentamicin injection
Also known as: gentamicin, Garamycin
Gentamicin injection (Garamycin). An aminoglycoside antibiotic for bacterial infection treatment.
In Plain Language
antibiotic injection; bacterial infection treatment
Clinical Context
Used for serious gram-negative bacterial infections, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and other resistant organisms. Requires renal function monitoring and therapeutic drug level optimization.
RVU Information
CPT J1580 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 J1580?
CPT J1580 (Garamycin gentamicin injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Gentamicin injection (Garamycin). An aminoglycoside antibiotic for bacterial infection treatment.
How is J1580 administered?
CPT J1580 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for serious gram-negative bacterial infections, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and other resistant organisms. Requires renal function monitoring and therapeutic drug level optimization. It is used by Infectious Diseases, Critical Care, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J1580 used?
Used for serious gram-negative bacterial infections, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and other resistant organisms. Requires renal function monitoring and therapeutic drug level optimization.
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