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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.

J0690 code details

Reference

J0690
Injection, cefazolin sodium, 500 mgBilling unit: 500 mg
Labelers
B. Braun Medical Inc.

Medicare Part B payment limit

CMS ASP file
Payment limit per unit$0.781
Per500 mg
Coinsurance20%

Effective 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.

Cefazolin Sodium in Dextrose NDCs in the CMS ASP crosswalk
NDC (11-digit)HCPCSLabelerPackageBilling units per package
00264-3103-11J0690B. Braun Medical Inc.24 × 5048
00264-3105-11J0690B. Braun Medical Inc.24 × 5096
00264-3107-11J0690B. Braun Medical Inc.24 × 1144

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.

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