J2700 HCPCS code: Injection, oxacillin sodium, up to 250 mg
J2700 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, oxacillin sodium, up to 250 mg. In 2022 Medicare paid an average of $0.92 per service for J2700 across 11,697 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 48 per day on outpatient hospital claims. In 2022, about 21 clinicians billed Medicare for J2700 for 13 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 | 1982-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2014-01-01 |
Who bills J2700 (2022)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 21 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 13 |
| States with claims | 0 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J2700, 2022–2022
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11,697 | 13 | $1.17 | $0.92 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 48 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 48 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for J2700
- 1982-01-01: J2700 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 J2700?
J2700 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, oxacillin sodium, up to 250 mg. Short descriptor: "Oxacillin sodium injeciton".
How much does Medicare pay for J2700?
In 2022, the average Medicare payment was $0.92 per service (average allowed $1.17).
Does Medicare cover J2700?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J2700 can be billed per day?
48 on outpatient hospital claims; 48 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.