No. J0693 is a HCPCS Level II code, maintained by CMS, that identifies the drug supplied. CPT codes are five-digit numbers from the AMA that describe services. Giving the drug, for example an injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code.

What is one billing unit of J0693?

One unit of J0693 is 5 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 5 mg.

J0693 J-Code (Retired 2021) — Injection, cefiderocol, 5 mg

J0693 was retired on Sep 30, 2021

CMS ended J0693 after Sep 30, 2021. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

J0699Injection, cefiderocol, 10 mg

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CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ0693

Billing unit5 mg

Descriptor: Injection, cefiderocol, 5 mg
Short descriptor: Inj., cefiderocol, 5 mg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Oct 1, 2021

The billing unit is read from the descriptor. Confirm it against the CMS file before billing.

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J0693: common questions

Is J0693 a CPT code?: No. J0693 is a HCPCS Level II code, maintained by CMS, that identifies the drug supplied. CPT codes are five-digit numbers from the AMA that describe services. Giving the drug, for example an injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code. CPT codes for drug administration.
What is one billing unit of J0693?: One unit of J0693 is 5 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 5 mg. J-code billing units.

J0693 — Injection, cefiderocol, 5 mg

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