J3000 Streptomycin injection
Also known as: streptomycin
Injection of streptomycin sulfate, an aminoglycoside antibiotic used for tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections.
In Plain Language
tuberculosis medication; antibiotic
Clinical Context
Used as part of combination therapy for drug-susceptible tuberculosis and for atypical mycobacterial infections in patients requiring parenteral therapy.
RVU Information
CPT J3000 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 J3000?
CPT J3000 (Streptomycin injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Injection of streptomycin sulfate, an aminoglycoside antibiotic used for tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections.
How is J3000 administered?
CPT J3000 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used as part of combination therapy for drug-susceptible tuberculosis and for atypical mycobacterial infections in patients requiring parenteral therapy. It is used by Infectious Disease, Pulmonology.
When is CPT J3000 used?
Used as part of combination therapy for drug-susceptible tuberculosis and for atypical mycobacterial infections in patients requiring parenteral therapy.
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