J3243Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method

Injection, tigecycline, 1 mg

Short description: Tigecycline injection

Effective date
January 1, 2022
Termination date

Related codes (J-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code J3243?

J3243 is a HCPCS Level II code for Injection, tigecycline, 1 mg.

What category is HCPCS code J3243 in?

J3243 falls under the Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code J3243 become effective?

J3243 has been effective since January 1, 2022, per CMS's quarterly HCPCS update.

HCPCS Level II data from CMS (public domain). HCPCS Level I (CPT) codes are not included — CPT is copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.