J0688 Injection cefazolin sodium, hikma
Also known as: cefazolin hikma, branded cefazolin, first-generation cephalosporin
Cefazolin sodium injection, Hikma brand, a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for bacterial infections.
In Plain Language
brand name antibiotic injection; bacterial infection treatment
Clinical Context
Branded cefazolin formulation for treatment of gram-positive cocci and some gram-negative bacteria. Used for respiratory, urinary, skin, and intra-abdominal infections.
RVU Information
CPT J0688 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
J-codes represent drugs administered by a healthcare provider (not self-administered). Documentation must include the drug name, dosage, route of administration, and medical necessity. Most payers require the National Drug Code (NDC) on the claim. Bill the appropriate administration code (96365-96379) in addition to the drug code.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code J0688?
CPT J0688 (Injection cefazolin sodium, hikma) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Cefazolin sodium injection, Hikma brand, a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for bacterial infections.
How is J0688 administered?
CPT J0688 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Branded cefazolin formulation for treatment of gram-positive cocci and some gram-negative bacteria. Used for respiratory, urinary, skin, and intra-abdominal infections. It is used by infectious disease, surgery, hospital medicine.
When is CPT J0688 used?
Branded cefazolin formulation for treatment of gram-positive cocci and some gram-negative bacteria. Used for respiratory, urinary, skin, and intra-abdominal infections.
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