HCPCS code J0457 — Injection, aztreonam, 100 mg.
Status: Active.
Effective Jan 1, 2024.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
J0457
ActiveInjection, aztreonam, 100 mg
Category:
Drugs
Section:
J-codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
Effective:
Jan 1, 2024
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
N
— Items / services packaged into APC rates
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of J0457 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.
| Service Type | Max Units / Day |
|---|---|
| Outpatient Hospital | 80 |
| Practitioner Services | 80 |
Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits
NDC Crosswalk
National Drug Codes (NDCs) mapped to this HCPCS code.
| NDC | Drug Name |
|---|---|
| 00003-2560-16 | Azactam |
| 00003-2570-16 | Azactam |
| 00409-0829-01 | Aztreonam |
| 00409-0830-01 | Aztreonam |
| 50090-7494-00 | Azactam |
| 63323-0401-20 | Aztreonam |
| 63323-0401-24 | Aztreonam |
| 63323-0401-26 | Aztreonam |
| 63323-0402-20 | Aztreonam |
| 63323-0402-24 | Aztreonam |
| 63323-0402-30 | Aztreonam |
Change History
Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.
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New Code 2024-Q1Injection, aztreonam, 100 mg