J0694 Cefoxitin sodium injection
Also known as: cefoxitin, Mefoxin, 2nd-generation cephalosporin
Cefoxitin sodium injection, a second-generation cephalosporin with anaerobic coverage for surgical prophylaxis and intra-abdominal infections.
In Plain Language
antibiotic for abdominal surgery; anaerobic infection treatment
Clinical Context
Second-generation cephalosporin with enhanced anaerobic bacterial coverage, making it ideal for colorectal surgery prophylaxis and treatment of intra-abdominal infections.
RVU Information
CPT J0694 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 J0694?
CPT J0694 (Cefoxitin sodium injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Cefoxitin sodium injection, a second-generation cephalosporin with anaerobic coverage for surgical prophylaxis and intra-abdominal infections.
How is J0694 administered?
CPT J0694 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Second-generation cephalosporin with enhanced anaerobic bacterial coverage, making it ideal for colorectal surgery prophylaxis and treatment of intra-abdominal infections. It is used by surgery, infectious disease, hospital medicine.
When is CPT J0694 used?
Second-generation cephalosporin with enhanced anaerobic bacterial coverage, making it ideal for colorectal surgery prophylaxis and treatment of intra-abdominal infections.
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