J0697 HCPCS code: Injection, sterile cefuroxime sodium, per 750 mg
J0697 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, sterile cefuroxime sodium, per 750 mg. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $1.32 per service for J0697 across 258 services. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 12 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume fell 92% from 2022 to 2024 (3,273 to 258 services). In 2024, about 33 clinicians billed Medicare for J0697 for 176 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | J codes — Drugs administered other than oral method |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 1990-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1997-01-01 |
Who bills J0697 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 33 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 176 |
| States with claims | 3 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J0697, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,273 | 834 | $2.01 | $1.59 |
| 2023 | 363 | 211 | $2.06 | $1.57 |
| 2024 | 258 | 176 | $1.87 | $1.32 |
States with the most J0697 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 150 | $1.33 |
| Florida | 48 | $1.41 |
| Louisiana | 13 | $1.15 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 12 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 4 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for J0697
- 1990-01-01: J0697 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code J0697?
J0697 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, sterile cefuroxime sodium, per 750 mg. Short descriptor: "Sterile cefuroxime injection".
How much does Medicare pay for J0697?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $1.32 per service (average allowed $1.87).
Does Medicare cover J0697?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J0697 can be billed per day?
12 on outpatient hospital claims; 4 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.