HCPCS J0696
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does HCPCS J0696 mean?
HCPCS J0696 reports an injection of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic, billed per 250 mg. The units on the claim reflect the total dose administered.
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HCPCS J0696 at a glance
- Code
- J0696
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Ceftriaxone sodium injection
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is HCPCS code J0696?
HCPCS J0696 reports an injection of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic, billed per 250 mg. The units on the claim reflect the total dose administered. Its official short descriptor is "Ceftriaxone sodium injection", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS J0696 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS J0696 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is HCPCS J0696 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.