HCPCS code J0720 — Chloramphenicol sodium injec. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2026. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

J0720

Active

Chloramphenicol sodium injec

Injection, chloramphenicol sodium succinate, up to 1 gm

Category: Drugs
Section: J-codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
Effective: Jan 1, 2026
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: E1 — Items / services not paid by Medicare

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of J0720 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
DME Supplier 0
Outpatient Hospital 15
Practitioner Services 15

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits

Change History

Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.

  • New Code 2026-Q1
    Chloramphenicol sodium injec