J3373 Injection, vancomycin hcl, 10 milligrams
Also known as: vancomycin, vancomycin HCl, glycopeptide antibiotic
Vancomycin hydrochloride 10 milligram injection is a glycopeptide antibiotic used for serious gram-positive infections including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
In Plain Language
antibiotic injection; serious infection medication
Clinical Context
Used for serious gram-positive infections including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and enterococcal infections. Intravenous administration with therapeutic drug monitoring for efficacy and toxicity. Cross-reactivity with penicillins occurs in 1 percent of patients.
RVU Information
CPT J3373 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 J3373?
CPT J3373 (Injection, vancomycin hcl, 10 milligrams) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Vancomycin hydrochloride 10 milligram injection is a glycopeptide antibiotic used for serious gram-positive infections including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
How is J3373 administered?
CPT J3373 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for serious gram-positive infections including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and enterococcal infections. Intravenous administration with therapeutic drug monitoring for efficacy and toxicity. Cross-reactivity with penicillins occurs in 1 percent of patients. It is used by Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT J3373 used?
Used for serious gram-positive infections including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and enterococcal infections. Intravenous administration with therapeutic drug monitoring for efficacy and toxicity. Cross-reactivity with penicillins occurs in 1 percent of patients.
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