J3243 Tigecycline injection
Also known as: tigecycline, Tygacil, broad-spectrum antibiotic
Tigecycline injection is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic used for complicated skin, intra-abdominal, and respiratory infections resistant to standard antibiotics.
In Plain Language
strong infection medication; resistant bacteria treatment
Clinical Context
Indicated for complicated skin/soft tissue infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, and community-acquired pneumonia. Covers multidrug-resistant organisms. Administered intravenously with loading and maintenance dosing.
RVU Information
CPT J3243 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 J3243?
CPT J3243 (Tigecycline injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Tigecycline injection is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic used for complicated skin, intra-abdominal, and respiratory infections resistant to standard antibiotics.
How is J3243 administered?
CPT J3243 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Indicated for complicated skin/soft tissue infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, and community-acquired pneumonia. Covers multidrug-resistant organisms. Administered intravenously with loading and maintenance dosing. It is used by Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J3243 used?
Indicated for complicated skin/soft tissue infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, and community-acquired pneumonia. Covers multidrug-resistant organisms. Administered intravenously with loading and maintenance dosing.
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