J0692 Cefepime hcl for injection
Also known as: cefepime HCl, Maxipime, 4th-generation cephalosporin
Cefepime hydrochloride injection for intravenous or intramuscular administration, a fourth-generation cephalosporin with enhanced gram-negative coverage.
In Plain Language
powerful hospital antibiotic; resistant bacteria treatment
Clinical Context
Fourth-generation cephalosporin with broad gram-positive and gram-negative spectrum including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Used for serious infections, sepsis, and neutropenic fever.
RVU Information
CPT J0692 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 J0692?
CPT J0692 (Cefepime hcl for injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Cefepime hydrochloride injection for intravenous or intramuscular administration, a fourth-generation cephalosporin with enhanced gram-negative coverage.
How is J0692 administered?
CPT J0692 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Fourth-generation cephalosporin with broad gram-positive and gram-negative spectrum including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Used for serious infections, sepsis, and neutropenic fever. It is used by infectious disease, critical care, hematology/oncology.
When is CPT J0692 used?
Fourth-generation cephalosporin with broad gram-positive and gram-negative spectrum including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Used for serious infections, sepsis, and neutropenic fever.
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