J3260 Tobramycin sulfate injection
Also known as: tobramycin, aminoglycoside, antibiotic injection
Tobramycin sulfate injection is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used for treatment of serious gram-negative aerobic bacterial infections including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
In Plain Language
antibiotic injection; serious infection medication
Clinical Context
Used for serious gram-negative infections including Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis. Requires therapeutic drug monitoring and baseline/periodic renal and auditory function assessment due to nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.
RVU Information
CPT J3260 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 J3260?
CPT J3260 (Tobramycin sulfate injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Tobramycin sulfate injection is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used for treatment of serious gram-negative aerobic bacterial infections including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
How is J3260 administered?
CPT J3260 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for serious gram-negative infections including Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis. Requires therapeutic drug monitoring and baseline/periodic renal and auditory function assessment due to nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity. It is used by Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J3260 used?
Used for serious gram-negative infections including Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis. Requires therapeutic drug monitoring and baseline/periodic renal and auditory function assessment due to nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.
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