Home Drug Codes J Codes J3260 · TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE
Updated July 1st, 2026

TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE J Code: J3260

Injection, tobramycin sulfate, up to 80 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J3260, effective October 1, 2026: $2.345 per HCPCS billing unit, up 7.3% from $2.186. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$2.186
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, tobramycin sulfate, up to 80 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1982
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Multi-Dose
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Powder, For Solution | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Injection, Solution

About TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE

Tobramycin Sulfate is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J3260 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. Tobramycin 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

Based on publicly available CMS files. Showing 5 of 24 NDCs — log in for the full crosswalk.

NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
00409-3578-01 Tobramycin Hospira, Inc. 25 80 MG / 2 ML
36000-0242-01 Tobramycin Baxter Healthcare Corporation 15 1200 MG / 30 ML
39822-0412-01 Tobramycin XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB, Inc. 15 1200 MG / 30 ML
55150-0470-06 Tobramycin Eugia US LLC 90 1200 MG / 30 ML
63323-0303-51 Tobramycin Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 90 1200 MG / 30 ML
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TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE Pricing & Reimbursement

J3260 Private Payer Reimbursement
$2.15 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 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)
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 Tobramycin Sulfate (J3260) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J3260. Wastage billing guide →

TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J3260 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 80 mg. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office
8 units / day
= 640 mg per day
Hospital Outpatient
12 units / day
= 960 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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TOBRAMYCIN 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.

Bone Infections Central Nervous System Infections (Meningitis) Central nervous system infections (meningitis) Central-nervous-system infections (meningitis) Complicated and Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Complicated and recurrent urinary tract infections Intra-abdominal Infections Intra-abdominal infections, including peritonitis Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Lower respiratory tract infections Septicemia Serious bacterial infections Serious bacterial infections (Septicemia, Lower respiratory tract infections, CNS infections, Intra-abdominal infections, Skin/bone/skin-structure infections, Complicated urinary tract infections) Serious bacterial infections (impaired renal function) Serious bacterial infections (septicemia, lower respiratory tract, CNS, intra-abdominal, skin/bone, urinary tract) Serious bacterial infections (septicemia, lower respiratory tract, CNS, intra-abdominal, skin/bone/skin structure, urinary tract) Serious bacterial infections (septicemia, lower respiratory tract, CNS, intra-abdominal, skin/bone/skin-structure, complicated/recurrent urinary tract infections) Serious bacterial infections caused by susceptible strains (septicemia; lower respiratory tract infections; central-nervous-system infections including meningitis; intra-abdominal infections including peritonitis; skin, bone, and skin-structure infections; complicated and recurrent urinary tract infections) Serious bacterial infections in cystic fibrosis Serious bacterial infections in patients with cystic fibrosis Serious bacterial infections — impaired renal function Skin and Skin Structure Infections Skin, bone, and skin structure infections Skin, bone, and skin-structure infections
Drug Class
Aminoglycoside Antibacterial [EPC]Aminoglycosides [CS]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Tobramycin Sulfate billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Tobramycin Sulfate billing and coding information.
Are there any available Tobramycin Sulfate patient assistance programs?
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Where can I find Tobramycin Sulfate prescribing information?
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Where can I find Tobramycin Sulfate side effect information?
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Does billing TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE (J3260) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J3260. For more information, visit the link below.

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