J2183 Injection meropenem (wg critical care)
Also known as: meropenem
Injection of meropenem (weight-based critical care dosing). A carbapenem antibiotic for serious infections.
In Plain Language
strong broad-spectrum antibiotic; critical care infection treatment
Clinical Context
Used for serious infections including sepsis, meningitis, and hospital-acquired infections. Meropenem has broad gram-negative and gram-positive coverage.
RVU Information
CPT J2183 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 J2183?
CPT J2183 (Injection meropenem (wg critical care)) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of meropenem (weight-based critical care dosing). A carbapenem antibiotic for serious infections.
How is J2183 administered?
CPT J2183 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for serious infections including sepsis, meningitis, and hospital-acquired infections. Meropenem has broad gram-negative and gram-positive coverage. It is used by Infectious Disease, Critical Care.
When is CPT J2183 used?
Used for serious infections including sepsis, meningitis, and hospital-acquired infections. Meropenem has broad gram-negative and gram-positive coverage.
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