HCPCS Code J0696 — What It Means on Your Medical Bill

HCPCS code · Medication · Typically billed in: ER, office, or hospital

What HCPCS code J0696 means: An injectable dose of ceftriaxone (Rocephin), an antibiotic.

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How many units of HCPCS code J0696 should appear on one day

Units normally expected per day: Medicare normally expects at most 16 units of HCPCS code J0696 per patient per day. More than 16 units a day is clinically unlikely rather than impossible, so a higher count is usually reviewed by hand rather than denied outright.

If your bill shows more units of HCPCS code J0696 for a single date of service than that, it is worth asking the billing office to explain the count — duplicate lines and unit-entry mistakes are among the most common medical-billing errors.

Related codes

HCPCS J1885An injectable dose of ketorolac (Toradol), a strong anti-inflammatory pain medicine. HCPCS J1100An injectable dose of dexamethasone, a steroid. HCPCS J3420An injection of vitamin B-12. HCPCS J2550An injectable dose of promethazine (Phenergan), for nausea.

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Frequently asked questions about HCPCS code J0696

What does HCPCS code J0696 mean on a medical bill?

An injectable dose of ceftriaxone (Rocephin), an antibiotic. Bills group it under "Medication", and it is typically provided in this setting: ER, office, or hospital.

How many units of HCPCS code J0696 can be billed per day?

Medicare's Medically Unlikely Edits normally expect at most 16 units of HCPCS code J0696 per patient per day. More than 16 units a day is clinically unlikely rather than impossible, so a higher count is usually reviewed by hand rather than denied outright.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09 · MDBillCheck Editorial Team. Plain-English explanations are original wording, not official code descriptors. Medicare amounts are public national averages for reference only — your own bill depends on your insurer, provider, and location.