Each 1 mg dose of eravacycline antibiotic given by injection

This code represents the administration of eravacycline, a novel fluorocycline antibiotic, typically given intravenously. Eravacycline is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent used to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI) in adults. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, effectively combating various Gram-negative and Gram-positive pathogens.

This code is used when eravacycline is administered to a patient for the treatment of cIAI. Documentation should clearly indicate the drug name, dosage (in milligrams), route of administration (intravenous), and the medical necessity for its use, such as a confirmed or suspected cIAI. This code is typically reported per 1 mg unit.

• Ensure the dosage administered is accurately reflected in the units billed; this code is for 1 mg increments.
• Do not confuse this with other intravenous antibiotics; verify the specific drug administered is eravacycline.
• Always link this drug code to the appropriate diagnosis code(s) for complicated intra-abdominal infection.