CLEOCIN J Code: J0736
Injection, clindamycin phosphate, 300 mg
Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J0736, effective October 1, 2026: $1.854 per HCPCS billing unit, down 6.1% from $1.974. From CMS's final file.
Drug & Product Overview
About CLEOCIN
Cleocin is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0736 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is an Antibiotic drug administered via the intramuscular or intravenous routes and manufactured by multiple companies.
According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication should not be used to treat meningitis.
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NDC Code Information
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| NDC Code | Drug | Manufacturer | Billing Units / Pkg | Package Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00009-0728-09 | Cleocin | Pfizer Inc | 150 | 9000 MG / 60 ML |
| 00009-0775-26 | Cleocin Phosphate | Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC | 50 | 600 MG / 4 ML |
| 00143-9267-01 | Clindamycin in 5 percent Dextrose | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | 1 | 300 MG / 50 ML |
| 00338-3410-24 | Clindamycin phosphate | Baxter Healthcare Company | 24 | 300 MG / 50 ML |
| 00781-3288-09 | Clindamycin in 5 Percent Dextrose | Sandoz Inc | 24 | 300 MG / 50 ML |
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CLEOCIN Pricing & Reimbursement
National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.
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| HCPCS Code | Manufacturer | Active Ingredient | HCPCS Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| J0736 | Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) | Clindamycin Phosphate | Injection, clindamycin phosphate, 300 mg |
| J0737 | Baxter Healthcare | Clindamycin Phosphate | Injection, clindamycin phosphate (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to j0736, 300 mg |
CLEOCIN CPT Administration Codes
The below list of CPT codes is intended for informational purposes only and may not be exhaustive. CPT® codes and descriptions are copyright American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.
| CPT Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 96365 | Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); initial, up to 1 hour |
| 96366 | Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) |
| 96372 Login for More | Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intramuscular Login for More |
CMS does not include Cleocin (J0736) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0736. Wastage billing guide →
CLEOCIN Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)
The most billing units of J0736 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 300 mg.
MAI 3 · Date of Service Edit: Clinical. Per-day limit based on clinical expectations; excess units are denied but may be appealed with documentation of medical necessity. See all MUE limits →
CLEOCIN Clinical Information
Indications and drug classification.
This list of indications is not exhaustive and may be subject to errors. The information on BuyandBill.com is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical advice.
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