J0688 – Injection, cefazolin sodium (hikma), not therapeutically equivalent to j0690, 500 mg
HCPCS Level II code · J codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
HCPCS codeJ0688
- Long description
- Injection, cefazolin sodium (hikma), not therapeutically equivalent to j0690, 500 mg
- Short description
- Inj cefazolin sodium, hikma
- Pricing indicator
51Drugs- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
O1EOther drugs- ASC
- Approved for ambulatory surgical centers
- Added
- January 1, 2024
- Last change
- January 1, 2025 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code J0688?
J0688 is a HCPCS Level II code for injection, cefazolin sodium (hikma), not therapeutically equivalent to j0690, 500 mg.
Does Medicare cover J0688?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code D: Special coverage instructions apply. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.