J0697 Sterile cefuroxime injection
Also known as: cefuroxime, Zinacef, 2nd-generation cephalosporin
Cefuroxime sodium injection, a second-generation cephalosporin for respiratory, urinary, and other systemic bacterial infections.
In Plain Language
antibiotic injection; infection treatment medication
Clinical Context
Second-generation cephalosporin useful for respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and surgical prophylaxis. Good gram-negative and gram-positive coverage.
RVU Information
CPT J0697 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 J0697?
CPT J0697 (Sterile cefuroxime injection) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. Cefuroxime sodium injection, a second-generation cephalosporin for respiratory, urinary, and other systemic bacterial infections.
How is J0697 administered?
CPT J0697 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Second-generation cephalosporin useful for respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and surgical prophylaxis. Good gram-negative and gram-positive coverage. It is used by infectious disease, surgery, hospital medicine.
When is CPT J0697 used?
Second-generation cephalosporin useful for respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and surgical prophylaxis. Good gram-negative and gram-positive coverage.
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