HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Cefepime HCl J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Cefepime HCl is billed under HCPCS J0701 — Injection, cefepime hydrochloride (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to maxipime, 500 mg. One billing unit is 500 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 2 Cefepime HCl NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J0701
- Injection, cefepime hydrochloride (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to maxipime, 500 mgBilling unit: 500 mg
- Labelers
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
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. CMS note: Inflation-adjusted coinsurance. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files
Cefepime HCl units and claim line
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Cefepime HCl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00338-1301-41 | J0701 | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 24 × 50 | 48 |
| 00338-1301-48 | J0701 | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 12 × 100 | 48 |
Cefepime HCl: common questions
- What is the J-code for Cefepime HCl?
- Cefepime HCl is billed under HCPCS J0701 — Injection, cefepime hydrochloride (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to maxipime, 500 mg. One billing unit is 500 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 2 Cefepime HCl NDCs under this code.
- How many J0701 billing units are in a package of Cefepime HCl?
- CMS lists 48 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 J0701 a CPT code?
- No. J0701 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.