HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Cefazolin Sodium in Dextrose J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Cefazolin Sodium in Dextrose is billed under HCPCS J0690 — Injection, cefazolin sodium, 500 mg. One billing unit is 500 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 3 Cefazolin Sodium in Dextrose NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J0690
- Injection, cefazolin sodium, 500 mgBilling unit: 500 mg
- Labelers
- B. Braun Medical Inc.
Medicare Part B payment limit
CMS ASP fileEffective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Payment allowance limits subject to the ASP methodology are based on 2Q26 ASP data. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files
Cefazolin Sodium in Dextrose units and claim line
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Cefazolin Sodium in Dextrose NDCs and billing units
From CMS’s ASP NDC–HCPCS crosswalk, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Billing units per package are CMS’s figures for the code’s unit.
| NDC (11-digit) | HCPCS | Labeler | Package | Billing units per package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00264-3103-11 | J0690 | B. Braun Medical Inc. | 24 × 50 | 48 |
| 00264-3105-11 | J0690 | B. Braun Medical Inc. | 24 × 50 | 96 |
| 00264-3107-11 | J0690 | B. Braun Medical Inc. | 24 × 1 | 144 |
Cefazolin Sodium in Dextrose: common questions
- What is the J-code for Cefazolin Sodium in Dextrose?
- Cefazolin Sodium in Dextrose is billed under HCPCS J0690 — Injection, cefazolin sodium, 500 mg. One billing unit is 500 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 3 Cefazolin Sodium in Dextrose NDCs under this code.
- How many J0690 billing units are in a package of Cefazolin Sodium in Dextrose?
- CMS lists 48 to 144 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 500 mg. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J0690 a CPT code?
- No. J0690 is a HCPCS Level II code from CMS for the drug itself. Giving it, for example by injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code.