SODIUM CHLORIDE J Code: J7131

Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Hypertonic saline solution, 1 ml

HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2012

Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers

Route of Administration Intravenous

Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic

Dosage Type Single-Dose

Dosage Form Injection, Solution | Injection, Solution, Concentrate

About SODIUM CHLORIDE

Sodium Chloride is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J7131 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Misc. medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by multiple companies.

Manufacturers, reach out to us to add more information.

NDC Code Information

6 NDC packages are crosswalked to J7131. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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SODIUM CHLORIDE Pricing & Reimbursement

J7131 Private Payer Reimbursement

$0.13 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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SODIUM CHLORIDE 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 Sodium Chloride (J7131) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7131. Wastage billing guide →

SODIUM CHLORIDE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J7131 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 ml.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient

500 units / day

= 500 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 →

SODIUM 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 supplementation via compatible carbohydrate solutions hyponatremia or low salt syndrome source of water and electrolytes

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 Sodium Chloride billing and coding guide?

We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Sodium Chloride billing and coding information.

Are there any available Sodium Chloride patient assistance programs?

Our team did not identify a source for Sodium Chloride patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.

Where can I find Sodium Chloride prescribing information?

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Where can I find Sodium Chloride side effect information?

Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for SODIUM CHLORIDE. Please check back in a few weeks.

Does billing SODIUM CHLORIDE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?

CMS does not include SODIUM CHLORIDE (J7131) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7131. For more information, visit the link below.

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