J3244 – Injection, tigecycline (accord), not therapeutically equivalent to j3243, 1 mg

HCPCS Level II code · J codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeJ3244
Long description
Injection, tigecycline (accord), not therapeutically equivalent to j3243, 1 mg
Short description
Inj. tigecycline (accord)
Pricing indicator
51 Drugs
Medicare coverage
C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor
BETOS category
O1E Other drugs
ASC
Approved for ambulatory surgical centers
Added
January 1, 2023
Last change
July 1, 2024 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code J3244?

J3244 is a HCPCS Level II code for injection, tigecycline (accord), not therapeutically equivalent to j3243, 1 mg.

Does Medicare cover J3244?

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.

Nearby J codes

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.