CEFEPIME J Code: J0692
Injection, cefepime hydrochloride, 500 mg
Drug & Product Overview
About CEFEPIME
Cefepime is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0692 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Antibiotic, it is administered via the intramuscular or intravenous routes and manufactured by multiple companies.
According to CMS Drug Use Information: Cefepime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
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NDC Code Information
Based on publicly available CMS files. Showing 5 of 29 NDCs — log in for the full crosswalk.
| NDC Code | Drug | Manufacturer | Billing Units / Pkg | Package Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00143-9382-10 | Cefepime Hydrochloride | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | 20 | Cefepime Hydrochloride Intramuscular I… Login for More |
| 00409-9566-10 | Cefepime | Hospira, Inc. | 20 | Cefepime Intramuscular Injection 1 G/1… Login for More |
| 25021-0121-20 | cefepime | Sagent Pharmaceuticals | 20 | 1000 MG / 20 ML |
| 44567-0130-10 | Cefepime | WG Critical Care, LLC | 20 | Cefepime Intramuscular Injection 1 G/1… Login for More |
| 60505-6144-04 | Cefepime | Apotex Corp. | 20 | Cefepime Intramuscular Injection 1 G/1… Login for More |
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CEFEPIME Pricing & Reimbursement
National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.
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Login to use the calculator →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 | Cefepime Hydrochloride | Injection, cefepime hydrochloride (b braun), not therapeutically equivalent to maxipime, 500 mg |
CEFEPIME 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) |
| 96372 Login for More | Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intramuscular Login for More |
CMS has identified Cefepime (J0692) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. Wastage billing guide →
CEFEPIME Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)
The most billing units of J0692 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 500 mg.
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 →
CEFEPIME Clinical Information
Indications and drug classification.
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.
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