DEXTROSE 5%-0.9% NACL J Code: J7042

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor 5% dextrose/normal saline (500 ml = 1 unit)

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1984

Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers

Route of Administration Intravenous

Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About DEXTROSE 5%-0.9% NACL

Dextrose 5%-0.9% NACL is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J7042 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Misc. drug 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

Based on publicly available CMS files. The list of NDCs below is not exhaustive.

NDC Code	Drug	Manufacturer	Billing Units / Pkg	Package Size
00990-7941-03	Dextrose and Sodium Chloride	ICU Medical Inc.	24	Dextrose and Sodium Ch loride Intraveno… Login for More
00990-7941-09	Dextrose and Sodium Chloride	ICU Medical Inc.	24	Dextrose and Sodium Ch loride Intraveno… Login for More
63323-0870-10	Dextrose and Sodium Chloride	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	20	Dextrose and Sodium Ch loride Intraveno… Login for More
63323-0870-74	Dextrose and Sodium Chloride	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	20	Dextrose and Sodium Ch loride Intraveno… Login for More

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DEXTROSE 5%-0.9% NACL Pricing & Reimbursement

J7042 Private Payer Reimbursement

$1.26 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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per HCPCS unit

As of Q3 2026

DEXTROSE 5%-0.9% NACL CPT Administration Codes

CPT Code	Description
96360	Intravenous infusion, hydration; initial, 31 minutes to 1 hour
96361	Intravenous infusion, hydration; each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Dextrose 5%-0.9% NACL (J7042) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7042. Wastage billing guide →

DEXTROSE 5%-0.9% NACL Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J7042 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 500 ml. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office

6 units / day

= 3,000 ml per day

Hospital Outpatient

12 units / day

= 6,000 ml 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 →

DEXTROSE 5%-0.9% NACL 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.

parenteral replenishment of fluid, minimal carbohydrate calories, and sodium chloride

Drug Class

Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE]Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE]Osmotic Activity [MoA]Osmotic Laxative [EPC]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Dextrose 5%-0.9% Nacl billing and coding guide?

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Does billing DEXTROSE 5%-0.9% NACL require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include DEXTROSE 5%-0.9% NACL (J7042) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7042. For more information, visit the link below.

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