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See a sample rate comparisonHCPCS J0689 (Cefazolin Sodium) Fee Schedule
Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Injection, cefazolin sodium (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to j0690, 500 mg
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method Drugs, Administered by Injection |
| Common Place of Service | None 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for J0689 |
| Medicare Payment Limit | $1.3  |
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| Related NDC Codes | • 00338-3503-41 - CEFAZOLIN SODIUM (GALAXY P.C.) 1 GM/50 ML |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS J0689 by major payers:
$1.37
$1.35
$1.53
$1.36
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HCPCS J0689
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University Of California, San Francisco, Ucsf Medical Center
$5.05Published rateSt Anthonys Memorial Hospital Of The Hospital Sisters Of The Third, St. Anthony'S Memorial Hospital
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital Sis Of Third Order Of St Francis
$1.30Published rateHarford Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Harford Memorial Hospital Inc
$1.25Published rateSt. Luke'S Methodist Hospital, Inc.
Unity Healthcare
$1.23Published rateSsm Health Care St. Louis, Ssm Health St. Mary'S Hospital - St. Louis
Ssm Health Care St. Louis
$0.49Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS J0689 vs. Other Drugs, Administered by Injection Codes
The HCPCS J0689 code is part of the Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method services used for Drugs, Administered by Injection. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The HCPCS J0689 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 00338-3503-41-NDC | Moderate | CEFAZOLIN SODIUM (GALAXY P.C.) 1 GM/50 ML |
| J0670-HCPCS | Low | Injection, mepivacaine hydrochloride, per 10 ml |
| J0689-HCPCS | Low | Injection, cefazolin sodium (baxter), not therapeutically equivalent to j0690, 500 mg |
| J0690-HCPCS | Low | Injection, cefazolin sodium, 500 mg |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS J0689. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the J0689 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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