HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Ceftriaxone in D5W J-Code / HCPCS Code
In short
Ceftriaxone in D5W is billed under HCPCS J0696 — Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg. One billing unit is 250 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 4 Ceftriaxone in D5W NDCs under this code.
Reference
- J0696
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mgBilling unit: 250 mg
- Labelers
- B. Braun Medical Inc.; 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. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files
Ceftriaxone in D5W units and claim line
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Ceftriaxone in D5W 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00264-3153-11 | J0696 | B. Braun Medical Inc. | 24 × 1 | 96 |
| 00264-3155-11 | J0696 | B. Braun Medical Inc. | 24 × 1 | 192 |
| 00338-5002-41 | J0696 | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 24 × 50 | 96 |
| 00338-5003-41 | J0696 | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 24 × 50 | 192 |
Ceftriaxone in D5W: common questions
- What is the J-code for Ceftriaxone in D5W?
- Ceftriaxone in D5W is billed under HCPCS J0696 — Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg. One billing unit is 250 mg. CMS's crosswalk lists 4 Ceftriaxone in D5W NDCs under this code.
- How many J0696 billing units are in a package of Ceftriaxone in D5W?
- CMS lists 96 to 192 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 250 mg. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is J0696 a CPT code?
- No. J0696 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.