J0690 Cefazolin sodium injection
Also known as: cefazolin, Ancef, Kefzol
Cefazolin sodium injection, not otherwise specified, a first-generation cephalosporin for treatment of gram-positive and some gram-negative bacterial infections.
In Plain Language
antibiotic injection; infection treatment medication
Clinical Context
Widely used first-generation cephalosporin for surgical prophylaxis and treatment of respiratory, skin, urinary, and bone infections caused by susceptible gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria.
RVU Information
CPT J0690 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 J0690?
CPT J0690 (Cefazolin sodium injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Cefazolin sodium injection, not otherwise specified, a first-generation cephalosporin for treatment of gram-positive and some gram-negative bacterial infections.
How is J0690 administered?
CPT J0690 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Widely used first-generation cephalosporin for surgical prophylaxis and treatment of respiratory, skin, urinary, and bone infections caused by susceptible gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria. It is used by infectious disease, surgery, hospital medicine.
When is CPT J0690 used?
Widely used first-generation cephalosporin for surgical prophylaxis and treatment of respiratory, skin, urinary, and bone infections caused by susceptible gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria.
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