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Updated July 1st, 2026

CHLORAMPHENICOL SOD SUCCINATE J Code: J0720

Injection, chloramphenicol sodium succinate, up to 1 gm

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
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WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, chloramphenicol sodium succinate, up to 1 gm
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1982
Manufacturer Fresenius Kabi
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Form Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution

About CHLORAMPHENICOL SOD SUCCINATE

Chloramphenicol SOD Succinate is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J0720 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Antibiotic medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Fresenius Kabi.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to J0720. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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CHLORAMPHENICOL SOD SUCCINATE Pricing & Reimbursement

J0720 Private Payer Reimbursement
$48.97 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

CHLORAMPHENICOL SOD SUCCINATE 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 Chloramphenicol SOD Succinate (J0720) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0720. Wastage billing guide →

CHLORAMPHENICOL SOD SUCCINATE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J0720 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 gm.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
15 units / day
= 15 gm 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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CHLORAMPHENICOL SOD SUCCINATE 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.

Typhoid fever Salmonella infections Haemophilus influenzae meningitis Rickettsial infections Psittacosis Lymphogranuloma venereum Gram-negative bacteremia Gram-negative meningitis
Drug Class
Amphenicol-class Antibacterial [EPC]Amphenicols [EXT]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Chloramphenicol Sod Succinate billing and coding guide?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for CHLORAMPHENICOL SOD SUCCINATE.
Are there any available Chloramphenicol Sod Succinate patient assistance programs?
CHLORAMPHENICOL SOD SUCCINATE patient assistance information can be found through Fresenius Kabi. Visit Here →
Where can I find Chloramphenicol Sod Succinate prescribing information?
CHLORAMPHENICOL SOD SUCCINATE prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Chloramphenicol Sod Succinate side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for CHLORAMPHENICOL SOD SUCCINATE. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing CHLORAMPHENICOL SOD SUCCINATE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include CHLORAMPHENICOL SOD SUCCINATE (J0720) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J0720. For more information, visit the link below.

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