No. J0720 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.

J0720 J-Code: Chloramphenicol sodium succinate

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J0720 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, chloramphenicol sodium succinate, up to 1 gm.

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HCPCS codeJ0720

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Descriptor: Injection, chloramphenicol sodium succinate, up to 1 gm
Short descriptor: Chloramphenicol sodium injec
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2026

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J0720: common questions

Is J0720 a CPT code?: No. J0720 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.

J0720 — Injection, chloramphenicol sodium succinate, up to 1 gm

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