No. J0715 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 J0715?

One unit of J0715 is 500 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 500 mg.

J0715 (Retired 2025) — Ceftizoxime sodium / 500 mg

J0715 was retired on Dec 31, 2025

CMS ended J0715 after Dec 31, 2025. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Look up the drug for its current code.

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HCPCS codeJ0715

Billing unit500 mg

Descriptor: Injection, ceftizoxime sodium, per 500 mg
Short descriptor: Ceftizoxime sodium / 500 mg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2026

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

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J0715: common questions

Is J0715 a CPT code?: No. J0715 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 J0715?: One unit of J0715 is 500 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 500 mg. J-code billing units.

J0715 — Injection, ceftizoxime sodium, per 500 mg

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