TIGECYCLINE J Code: J3244
Injection, tigecycline (accord), not therapeutically equivalent to j3243, 1 mg
Drug & Product Overview
About TIGECYCLINE
Tigecycline is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J3244 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is an Antibiotic drug administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Accord Healthcare.
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NDC Code Information
1 NDC package is crosswalked to J3244. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.
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TIGECYCLINE Pricing & Reimbursement
National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.
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Tigecycline 505(b)(2) Information:
| HCPCS Code | Manufacturer | Active Ingredient | HCPCS Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| J3243 | Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) | Tigecycline | Injection, tigecycline, 1 mg |
| J3244 | Accord | Tigecycline | Injection, tigecycline (accord), not therapeutically equivalent to j3243, 1 mg |
TIGECYCLINE 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) |
CMS does not include Tigecycline (J3244) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J3244. Wastage billing guide →
TIGECYCLINE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)
The most billing units of J3244 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mg. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.
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 →
TIGECYCLINE 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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