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Billing code J0697 · Pharmacy

J0697 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Injection, sterile cefuroxime sodium, per 750 mg. Medicaid pays a median of $2.05 for J0697 across 39 states, from $1.76 in Vermont to $8.84 in Arkansas.

Data as of Oct 5, 202639 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
39
National median
$2.05units vary by state
Lowest
$1.76Vermont
Highest
$8.84Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for J0697?

39 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for J0697. The national median is $2.05 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $8.84, and Vermont the least, $1.76, a 5.0x spread.

State ranking

J0697 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 39 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-06-04$8.84——Not classified—
2New Jersey Source · since 2025-01-01$5.92——Not classified—
3Iowa Source · since 2021-07-01$3.03——Plans must pay at least this—
19Connecticut Source · since 2026-01-01$2.05——Not classified—
20District of Columbia Source · since 2026-04-01$2.05——Not classified—
21Rhode Island Source · since 2026-07-01$2.04——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
38Idaho Source · since 2026-07-01$1.78——Not classified—
39Vermont Source · since 2026-01-01$1.76——Not classified—
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Rates are per the unit shown for each state; units can differ between states. Medicare amounts are computed from the CMS relative value file and locality cost indices; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for J0697?

It depends on the state. Of the 39 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $2.05. Arkansas pays the most ($8.84) and Vermont the least ($1.76).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for J0697?

Arkansas, at $8.84, effective 2025-06-04.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for J0697?

Not necessarily. Each state's plan contracts decide whether plans must pay at least the fee-for-service rate, pay a state-set rate, or negotiate their own. The workspace shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.