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Updated July 1st, 2026

Dextrose J Code: J7060

5% dextrose/water (500 ml = 1 unit)

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J7060, effective October 1, 2026: $2.082 per HCPCS billing unit, up 26.3% from $1.649. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$1.649
/ 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 5% dextrose/water (500 ml = 1 unit)
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1985
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About Dextrose

Dextrose is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J7060 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

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NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
00338-0017-02 Dextrose Baxter Healthcare Corporation 1 Dextrose Intravenous I njection 50 GM/1… Login for More
00409-7100-02 Dextrose Hospira, Inc. 12 12500 MG / 250 ML
00990-7922-02 Dextrose ICU Medical, Inc. 12 Dextrose Intravenous I njection 5 GM/10… Login for More
63323-0624-10 Dextrose Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 20 50000 MG / 1000 ML
63323-0624-75 Dextrose Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 20 25000 MG / 500 ML
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Dextrose Pricing & Reimbursement

J7060 Private Payer Reimbursement
$1.60 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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Dextrose 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 (J7060) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7060. Wastage billing guide →

Dextrose Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J7060 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 500 ml.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
10 units / day
= 5,000 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 →

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Dextrose 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.

Diluent for reconstitution of a powder or liquid drug product Source of water and calories diluent for reconstitution of a powder or liquid drug product parenteral replenishment of fluid and minimal carbohydrate calories source of water and calories

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Dextrose billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Dextrose billing and coding information.
Are there any available Dextrose patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Dextrose patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Dextrose prescribing information?
Dextrose prescribing information can be found at the link below. Please reach out to us if you believe this information to be innacurate or out of date. Visit Here →
Where can I find Dextrose side effect information?
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Does billing Dextrose require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include Dextrose (J7060) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7060. For more information, visit the link below.

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