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Updated July 1st, 2026

CHLOROTHIAZIDE SODIUM J Code: J1205

Injection, chlorothiazide sodium, per 500 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J1205, effective October 1, 2026: $63.398 per HCPCS billing unit, down 18.5% from $77.771. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$77.771
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, chlorothiazide sodium, per 500 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1982
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution

About CHLOROTHIAZIDE SODIUM

Chlorothiazide Sodium is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1205 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Diuretic, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Drug uses not available

Disclaimer: This is a summary and does not contain all possible information about this product. For complete information about this product or your specific health needs, ask your healthcare professional.

NDC Code Information

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NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
00517-1820-01 Chlorothiazide Sodium American Regent, Inc. 1 500 MG / 18 ML
25021-0305-20 chlorothiazide sodium Sagent Pharmaceuticals 1 500 MG / 18 ML
25021-0305-66 chlorothiazide sodium Sagent Pharmaceuticals 1 500 MG / 18 ML
47335-0330-40 Chlorothiazide Sodium Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. 1 500 MG / 18 ML
63323-0658-20 Chlorothiazide Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 1 500 MG / 18 ML
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CHLOROTHIAZIDE SODIUM Pricing & Reimbursement

J1205 Private Payer Reimbursement
$58.10 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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CHLOROTHIAZIDE SODIUM CPT Administration Codes

The below list of CPT codes is intended for informational purposes only and may not be exhaustive. CPT® codes and descriptions are copyright American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.

CPT Code Description
96365 Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); initial, up to 1 hour
96366 Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
JW / JZ modifiers apply

CMS has identified Chlorothiazide Sodium (J1205) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. Wastage billing guide →

CHLOROTHIAZIDE SODIUM Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J1205 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 500 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
4 units / day
= 2,000 mg per day

MAI 3 · Date of Service Edit: Clinical. Per-day limit based on clinical expectations; excess units are denied but may be appealed with documentation of medical necessity. See all MUE limits →

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CHLOROTHIAZIDE SODIUM Clinical Information

Indications and drug classification.

Treated Diseases & Conditions

This list of indications is not exhaustive and may be subject to errors. The information on BuyandBill.com is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical advice.

Edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy Edema due to renal dysfunction (nephrotic syndrome, acute glomerulonephritis, chronic renal failure) Edema during pregnancy (pathologic causes) edema associated with congestive heart failure edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy edema associated with corticosteroid and estrogen therapy edema associated with corticosteroid therapy edema associated with estrogen therapy edema associated with hepatic cirrhosis edema due to acute glomerulonephritis edema due to chronic renal failure edema due to nephrotic syndrome edema due to renal dysfunction (nephrotic syndrome, acute glomerulonephritis, chronic renal failure)
Drug Class
Increased Diuresis [PE]Thiazide Diuretic [EPC]Thiazides [CS]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Chlorothiazide Sodium billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Chlorothiazide Sodium billing and coding information.
Are there any available Chlorothiazide Sodium patient assistance programs?
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Where can I find Chlorothiazide Sodium prescribing information?
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Where can I find Chlorothiazide Sodium side effect information?
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Does billing CHLOROTHIAZIDE SODIUM require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS has identified CHLOROTHIAZIDE SODIUM(J1205) as a HCPCS code with single-dose containers. Therefore, the JW/JZ wastage modifiers could be required for billing purposes. See CMS guidelines on use of the JZ and JW wastage modifiers below.

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