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Updated October 1st, 2026

DAPTOMYCIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE J Code: J0874

Injection, daptomycin (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to j0878, 1 mg

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$0.062
/ HCPCS billing unit
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, daptomycin (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to j0878, 1 mg
HCPCS Added Date October 1, 2023
Manufacturer Baxter Healthcare
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About DAPTOMYCIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE

Daptomycin IN Sodium Chloride is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0874 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is an Antibiotic drug administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Baxter Healthcare.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Daptomycin is not recommended for use in children younger than 12 months due to possible risk of serious side effects.

Disclaimer: This is a summary and does not contain all possible information about this product. For complete information about this product or your specific health needs, ask your healthcare professional.

NDC Code Information

Based on publicly available CMS files. The list of NDCs below is not exhaustive.

NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
00338-0712-24 Daptomycin in Sodium Chloride Baxter Healthcare Corporation 8400 350 MG / 50 ML
00338-0714-24 Daptomycin in Sodium Chloride Baxter Healthcare Corporation 12000 500 MG / 50 ML
00338-0716-12 Daptomycin in Sodium Chloride Baxter Healthcare Corporation 8400 700 MG / 100 ML
00338-0718-12 Daptomycin in Sodium Chloride Baxter Healthcare Corporation 12000 1000 MG / 100 ML
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DAPTOMYCIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE Pricing & Reimbursement

J0874 Private Payer Reimbursement
$0.06 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

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Daptomycin 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J0871 Endo USA Daptomycin Injection, daptomycin (endo), not therapeutically equivalent to j0878, 1 mg
J0872 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Daptomycin Injection, daptomycin (xellia), unrefrigerated, not therapeutically equivalent to j0878 or j0873, 1 mg
J0873 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Daptomycin Injection, daptomycin (xellia), not therapeutically equivalent to j0878 or j0872, 1 mg
J0874 Baxter Healthcare Daptomycin Injection, daptomycin (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to j0878, 1 mg
J0877 Pfizer Daptomycin Injection, daptomycin (hospira), not therapeutically equivalent to j0878, 1 mg
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DAPTOMYCIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 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)
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

This product is new and does not yet appear on the CMS list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Wastage billing guide →

DAPTOMYCIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J0874 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
1,000 units / day
= 1,000 mg per day

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 →

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DAPTOMYCIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 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.

Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections (cSSSI) Staphylococcus aureus Bloodstream Infections (Bacteremia) in pediatric patients Staphylococcus aureus Bloodstream Infections (Bacteremia), including right-sided infective endocarditis
Drug Class
Lipopeptide Antibacterial [EPC]Lipopeptides [CS]

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does billing DAPTOMYCIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include DAPTOMYCIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE (J0874) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0874. For more information, visit the link below.

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