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Updated July 1st, 2026

Cefazolin Sodium J Code: J0689

Injection, cefazolin sodium (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to j0690, 500 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J0689, effective October 1, 2026: $1.281 per HCPCS billing unit, down 0.7% from $1.29. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$1.29
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APC Payment Limit ?
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CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, cefazolin sodium (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to j0690, 500 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2023
Manufacturer Baxter Healthcare
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About Cefazolin Sodium

Cefazolin Sodium is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0689 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Antibiotic, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Baxter Healthcare.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Cefazolin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used before and during certain surgeries to help prevent infection. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Disclaimer: This is a summary and does not contain all possible information about this product. For complete information about this product or your specific health needs, ask your healthcare professional.

NDC Code Information

Based on publicly available CMS files. The list of NDCs below is not exhaustive.

NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
00338-0096-06 Cefazolin Baxter Healthcare Corporation 36 3000 MG / 150 ML
00338-3503-41 Cefazolin Baxter Healthcare Corporation 48 1000 MG / 50 ML
00338-3508-41 Cefazolin Baxter Healthcare Corporation 48 2000 MG / 100 ML
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Cefazolin Sodium Pricing & Reimbursement

J0689 Private Payer Reimbursement
$1.22 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

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Cefazolin Sodium 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J0687 Wg Critical Care Cefazolin Sodium Injection, cefazolin sodium (wg critical care), not therapeutically equivalent to j0690, 500 mg
J0688 Hikma Cefazolin Sodium Injection, cefazolin sodium (hikma), not therapeutically equivalent to j0690, 500 mg
J0689 Baxter Healthcare Cefazolin Sodium Injection, cefazolin sodium (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to j0690, 500 mg
J0690 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Cefazolin Sodium Injection, cefazolin sodium, 500 mg

Cefazolin Sodium CPT Administration Codes

The below list of CPT codes is intended for informational purposes only and may not be exhaustive. CPT® codes and descriptions are copyright American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.

CPT Code Description
96365 Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); initial, up to 1 hour
96366 Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
JW / JZ modifiers apply

CMS has identified Cefazolin Sodium (J0689) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. Wastage billing guide →

Cefazolin Sodium Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J0689 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 500 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
16 units / day
= 8,000 mg per day

MAI 3 · Date of Service Edit: Clinical. Per-day limit based on clinical expectations; excess units are denied but may be appealed with documentation of medical necessity. See all MUE limits →

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Cefazolin Sodium Clinical Information

Indications and drug classification.

Treated Diseases & Conditions

This list of indications is not exhaustive and may be subject to errors. The information on BuyandBill.com is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical advice.

Biliary Tract Infections Bone and Joint Infections Endocarditis Genital Infections Perioperative Prophylaxis Respiratory Tract Infections Septicemia Skin and Skin Structure Infections Urinary Tract Infections
Drug Class
Cephalosporin Antibacterial [EPC]Cephalosporins [CS]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Cefazolin Sodium billing and coding guide?
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Does billing Cefazolin Sodium require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS has identified Cefazolin Sodium(J0689) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. See CMS guidelines on use of the JZ and JW wastage modifiers below.

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