Defencath J Code: J0911
Instillation, taurolidine 1.35 mg and heparin sodium 100 units (central venous catheter lock for adult patients receiving chronic hemodialysis)
Drug & Product Overview
About Defencath
Defencath is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0911 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Antibiotic, it is administered via the intraluminal route and manufactured by Cormedix Inc.
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NDC Code Information
2 NDC packages are crosswalked to J0911. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.
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Defencath Pricing & Reimbursement
National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.
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Defencath 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 |
|---|---|
| 90935 | Hemodialysis procedure with single evaluation by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional |
| 90937 | Hemodialysis procedure with single physician evaluation. |
This product is new and does not yet appear on the CMS list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Wastage billing guide →
Defencath Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)
The most billing units of J0911 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = taurolidine 1.35 mg and heparin sodium 100 units.
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 →
Defencath 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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