COLISTIMETHATE J Code: J0770

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, colistimethate sodium, up to 150 mg

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1982

Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers

Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intravenous

Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Powder, For Solution | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Not Available

About COLISTIMETHATE

Colistimethate is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0770 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Antibiotic, it is administered via the intramuscular or intravenous routes and manufactured by multiple companies.

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NDC Code Information

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NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
23155-0193-31	Colistimethate Sodium	Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.	1	150 MG / 4 ML
42023-0107-01	Coly-Mycin M	Par Health USA, LLC	1	150 MG / 2 ML
42023-0131-06	Colistimethate Sodium	Endo USA, Inc.	6	150 MG
63323-0393-06	Colistimethate	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	1	150 MG / 2 ML
70594-0023-01	Colistimethate	Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA LLC	1	150 MG
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COLISTIMETHATE Pricing & Reimbursement

J0770 Private Payer Reimbursement

$12.32 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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Historical Graphing and Billing Calculator

per HCPCS unit

As of Q3 2026

COLISTIMETHATE CPT Administration Codes

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

Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Colistimethate (J0770) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0770. Wastage billing guide →

COLISTIMETHATE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J0770 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = up to 150 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

5 units / day

Same limit in both settings

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 →

COLISTIMETHATE Clinical Information

Indications and drug classification.

Treated Diseases & Conditions

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.

Infections due to susceptible gram-negative bacilli (especially Pseudomonas aeruginosa)

Drug Class

Polymyxin-class Antibacterial [EPC]Polymyxins [CS]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Colistimethate billing and coding guide?

We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Colistimethate billing and coding information.

Are there any available Colistimethate patient assistance programs?

Our team did not identify a source for Colistimethate patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.

Where can I find Colistimethate prescribing information?

Our team is still working to identify a prescribing information source for COLISTIMETHATE

Where can I find Colistimethate side effect information?

Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for COLISTIMETHATE. Please check back in a few weeks.

Does billing COLISTIMETHATE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include COLISTIMETHATE (J0770) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0770. For more information, visit the link below.

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