J3095 Telavancin injection
Also known as: telavancin, Vibativ, lipoglycopeptide antibiotic
Telavancin injection is a lipoglycopeptide antibiotic effective against gram-positive bacteria including vancomycin-resistant organisms, used for complicated skin and respiratory infections.
In Plain Language
advanced antibiotic injection; resistant infection treatment
Clinical Context
Indicated for complicated skin and soft tissue infections and hospital-acquired/ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia. Used when standard antibiotics are ineffective. Requires renal function monitoring.
RVU Information
CPT J3095 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 J3095?
CPT J3095 (Telavancin injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Telavancin injection is a lipoglycopeptide antibiotic effective against gram-positive bacteria including vancomycin-resistant organisms, used for complicated skin and respiratory infections.
How is J3095 administered?
CPT J3095 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Indicated for complicated skin and soft tissue infections and hospital-acquired/ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia. Used when standard antibiotics are ineffective. Requires renal function monitoring. It is used by Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J3095 used?
Indicated for complicated skin and soft tissue infections and hospital-acquired/ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia. Used when standard antibiotics are ineffective. Requires renal function monitoring.
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