J0871 – Injection, daptomycin (endo), not therapeutically equivalent to j0878, 1 mg
HCPCS Level II code · J codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
HCPCS codeJ0871
- Long description
- Injection, daptomycin (endo), not therapeutically equivalent to j0878, 1 mg
- Short description
- Inj, daptomycin (endo) 1mg
- Pricing indicator
51Drugs- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
O1EOther drugs- ASC
- Approved for ambulatory surgical centers
- Added
- October 1, 2026
- Last change
- October 1, 2026 – Added
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code J0871?
J0871 is a HCPCS Level II code for injection, daptomycin (endo), not therapeutically equivalent to j0878, 1 mg.
Does Medicare cover J0871?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.