J2010 Lincomycin injection
Also known as: lincomycin
Injection of lincomycin. A lincosamide antibiotic for anaerobic and gram-positive infections.
In Plain Language
antibiotic injection; infection treatment
Clinical Context
Used for serious anaerobic bacterial infections and gram-positive cocci infections when penicillins are not suitable. Less commonly used than clindamycin.
RVU Information
CPT J2010 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 J2010?
CPT J2010 (Lincomycin injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of lincomycin. A lincosamide antibiotic for anaerobic and gram-positive infections.
How is J2010 administered?
CPT J2010 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for serious anaerobic bacterial infections and gram-positive cocci infections when penicillins are not suitable. Less commonly used than clindamycin. It is used by Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J2010 used?
Used for serious anaerobic bacterial infections and gram-positive cocci infections when penicillins are not suitable. Less commonly used than clindamycin.
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