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Updated July 1st, 2026

Cefepime HCL J Code: J0701

Injection, cefepime hydrochloride (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to maxipime, 500 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J0701, effective October 1, 2026: $6.096 per HCPCS billing unit, up 1.1% from $6.027. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$6.027
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APC Payment Limit ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, cefepime hydrochloride (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to maxipime, 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 Cefepime HCL

Cefepime HCL is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0701 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.

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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
00338-1301-41 Cefepime Baxter Healthcare Corporation 48 1000 MG / 50 ML
00338-1301-48 Cefepime Baxter Healthcare Corporation 48 1000 MG / 50 ML
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Cefepime HCL Pricing & Reimbursement

J0701 Private Payer Reimbursement
$5.75 / 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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Cefepime Hydrochloride 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
J0692 Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) Cefepime Hydrochloride Injection, cefepime hydrochloride, 500 mg
J0701 Baxter Healthcare Cefepime Hydrochloride Injection, cefepime hydrochloride (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to maxipime, 500 mg
J0703 B. Braun Medical Inc Cefepime Hydrochloride Injection, cefepime hydrochloride (b braun), not therapeutically equivalent to maxipime, 500 mg

Cefepime HCL 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)
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Cefepime HCL (J0701) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0701. Wastage billing guide →

Cefepime HCL Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J0701 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 500 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
12 units / day
= 6,000 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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Cefepime HCL 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.

Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections Empiric therapy for febrile neutropenic patients Pneumonia Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections Urinary Tract Infections (including pyelonephritis)
Drug Class
Cephalosporin Antibacterial [EPC]Cephalosporins [CS]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Cefepime Hcl billing and coding guide?
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Where can I find Cefepime Hcl prescribing information?
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Where can I find Cefepime Hcl side effect information?
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Does billing Cefepime HCL require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include Cefepime HCL (J0701) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0701. For more information, visit the link below.

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