HCPCS J3243
Tigecycline injection
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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HCPCS J3243 at a glance
- Code
- J3243
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Tigecycline injection
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is HCPCS code J3243?
HCPCS J3243 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for tigecycline injection. Its official short descriptor is "Tigecycline injection". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS J3243 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS J3243 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is HCPCS J3243 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.