GENTAMICIN SULFATE J Code: J1580

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1984

Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers

Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intravenous

Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

Dosage Type Single-Dose, Multi-Dose

Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About GENTAMICIN SULFATE

Gentamicin Sulfate is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1580 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.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Gentamicin belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

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

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NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
00143-9128-25	Gentamicin	Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.	25	80 MG / 2 ML
00338-0503-48	Gentamicin Sulfate in Sodium Chloride	Baxter Healthcare Corporation	1	80 MG / 100 ML
00409-1207-03	Gentamicin Sulfate	Hospira, Inc.	25	80 MG / 2 ML
55150-0401-25	Gentamicin	Eugia US LLC	25	20 MG / 2 ML
63323-0010-02	Gentamicin	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	25	80 MG / 2 ML
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GENTAMICIN SULFATE Pricing & Reimbursement

J1580 Private Payer Reimbursement

$2.16 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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GENTAMICIN SULFATE 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 Gentamicin Sulfate (J1580) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1580. Wastage billing guide →

GENTAMICIN SULFATE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J1580 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 80 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

9 units / day

= 720 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 →

GENTAMICIN SULFATE 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.

Serious bacterial infections

Drug Class

Aminoglycoside Antibacterial [EPC]Aminoglycosides [CS]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Gentamicin Sulfate billing and coding guide?

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

Are there any available Gentamicin Sulfate patient assistance programs?

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

Where can I find Gentamicin Sulfate prescribing information?

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

Where can I find Gentamicin Sulfate side effect information?

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Does billing GENTAMICIN SULFATE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include GENTAMICIN SULFATE (J1580) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1580. For more information, visit the link below.

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