HCPCS Code J0878

Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg
Code effective Jan 01, 2024

HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs

J0878 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg or (Daptomycin injection) for short. HCPCS J0878 has been effective since 01/01/2024 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - J0878

HCPCS Level II Code
Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
HCPCS Code J0878
Description

Long description:
Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg

Short description:
Daptomycin injection

HCPCS Pricing indicator 51 - Drugs
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code O1E - Other drugs
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 1 - Medical care
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2024
Date added Added Jan 01, 2005

See also

  • HCPCS J0877 · Injection, daptomycin (hospira), not therapeutically equivalent to j0878, 1 mg

  • HCPCS J0879 · Injection, difelikefalin, 0.1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis)

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