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Updated July 1st, 2026

DEXTROSE 5%-POTASSIUM CHLORIDE J Code: J3480

Injection, potassium chloride, per 2 meq

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J3480, effective October 1, 2026: $0.13 per HCPCS billing unit, down 4.4% from $0.136. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$0.136
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Injection, potassium chloride, per 2 meq
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1996
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intravenous, Parenteral
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Single-Dose, Multi-Dose
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution | Injection, Solution, Concentrate | Solution

About DEXTROSE 5%-POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Dextrose 5%-potassium Chloride is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J3480 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Endocrinology medication is administered via the intravenous or parenteral routes 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. Showing 5 of 58 NDCs — log in for the full crosswalk.

NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
00264-1944-20 Potassium Chloride B. Braun Medical Inc. 6000 Potassium Chloride Par enteral Injectio… Login for More
00338-0683-04 Potassium Chloride in Dextrose Baxter Healthcare Company 10 150 MG / 100 ML
00338-0703-41 Potassium Chloride Baxter Healthcare Corporation 240 Potassium Chloride Int ravenous Injecti… Login for More
00409-6635-01 Potassium Chloride Hospira, Inc. 125 745 MG / 5 ML
00990-7074-26 Potassium Chloride ICU Medical Inc. 120 Potassium Chloride Int ravenous Injecti… Login for More
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DEXTROSE 5%-POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Pricing & Reimbursement

J3480 Private Payer Reimbursement
$0.12 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

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DEXTROSE 5%-POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 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
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%-potassium Chloride (J3480) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J3480. Wastage billing guide →

DEXTROSE 5%-POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J3480 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 2 meq. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office
40 units / day
= 80 meq per day
Hospital Outpatient
200 units / day
= 400 meq 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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DEXTROSE 5%-POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 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.

Electrolyte and water replenishment / hydration Parenteral administration of potassium chloride and replacement of extracellular losses of fluids and electrolytes with minimal carbohydrate calories Parenteral potassium supplementation with minimal carbohydrate calories Potassium deficiency states parenteral administration of potassium chloride and sodium chloride potassium deficiency states source of electrolytes, calories, and water for hydration source of water and electrolytes source of water, electrolytes and calories source of water, electrolytes, and calories; alkalinizing agent
Drug Class
Blood Coagulation Factor [EPC]Calcium [CS]CationsDivalent [CS]Increased Coagulation Factor Activity [PE]Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE]Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE]Osmotic Activity [MoA]Osmotic Laxative [EPC]Phosphate Binder [EPC]Phosphate Chelating Activity [MoA]Potassium Compounds [CS]Potassium Salt [EPC]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Dextrose 5%-Potassium Chloride billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Dextrose 5%-Potassium Chloride billing and coding information.
Are there any available Dextrose 5%-Potassium Chloride patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Dextrose 5%-Potassium Chloride patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Dextrose 5%-Potassium Chloride prescribing information?
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Where can I find Dextrose 5%-Potassium Chloride side effect information?
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Does billing DEXTROSE 5%-POTASSIUM CHLORIDE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include DEXTROSE 5%-POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (J3480) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J3480. For more information, visit the link below.

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