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Updated July 1st, 2026

LACTATED RINGERS J Code: J7120

Ringers lactate infusion, up to 1000 cc

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J7120, effective October 1, 2026: $2.369 per HCPCS billing unit, up 2.4% from $2.313. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$2.313
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
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WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Ringers lactate infusion, up to 1000 cc
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1982
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About LACTATED RINGERS

Lactated Ringers is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J7120 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
00264-7750-07 Lactated Ringers B. Braun Medical Inc. 12 Lactated Ringers Intra venous Injection… Login for More
00338-0117-02 Lactated Ringers Baxter Healthcare Company 1 600 MG / 100 ML
00338-9600-12 Lactated Ringers Baxter Healthcare Corporation 12 Lactated Ringers Intra venous Solution … Login for More
00990-7953-02 Lactated Ringers ICU Medical Inc. 6 600 MG / 100 ML
63323-0164-74 Lactated Ringers Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 8 600 MG / 100 ML
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LACTATED RINGERS Pricing & Reimbursement

J7120 Private Payer Reimbursement
$2.29 / 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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LACTATED RINGERS 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 Lactated Ringers (J7120) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7120. Wastage billing guide →

LACTATED RINGERS Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J7120 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = up to 1000 cc. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office
4 units / day
Physician office · clinic
Hospital Outpatient
20 units / day
Outpatient hospital · OPPS

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 →

LACTATED RINGERS 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.

indicated as a source of water and electrolytes and/or as an alkalinizing agent
Drug Class
Acidifying Activity [MoA]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 Lactated Ringers billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Lactated Ringers billing and coding information.
Are there any available Lactated Ringers patient assistance programs?
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Where can I find Lactated Ringers prescribing information?
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Where can I find Lactated Ringers side effect information?
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Does billing LACTATED RINGERS require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include LACTATED RINGERS (J7120) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7120. For more information, visit the link below.

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