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Updated July 1st, 2026

SOLU-CORTEF J Code: J1720

Injection, hydrocortisone sodium succinate, up to 100 mg

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for J1720, effective October 1, 2026: $23.149 per HCPCS billing unit, up 0.4% from $23.056. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$23.056
/ 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, hydrocortisone sodium succinate, up to 100 mg
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1982
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intramuscular, Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Powder, For Solution

About SOLU-CORTEF

Solu-cortef is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J1720 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is an Immunosuppressant drug administered via the intramuscular or intravenous routes and manufactured by multiple companies.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used to treat various conditions such as arthritis, severe allergies, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, and skin diseases. It weakens your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. Hydrocortisone may also be used with other medications to replace certain hormones if you have decreased adrenal gland function or Addison's disease. Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Hydrocortisone injection is used when a similar drug cannot be taken by mouth or when a very fast treatment is needed for patients with severe medical conditions. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of hydrocortisone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use.

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
00009-0005-01 Solu-Cortef Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC 10 1000 MG / 8 ML
00009-0011-03 Solu-Cortef Pfizer Inc 1 100 MG
69097-0004-67 Hydrocortisone sodium succinate Cipla USA Inc. 1 100 MG / 2 ML
60505-6411-00 Hydrocortisone sodium succinate Apotex Corp. 1 100 MG / 2 ML
70710-1907-01 Hydrocortisone sodium succinate Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 1 100 MG / 2 ML
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SOLU-CORTEF Pricing & Reimbursement

J1720 Private Payer Reimbursement
$22.03 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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SOLU-CORTEF 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
96372 Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intramuscular
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Solu-cortef (J1720) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1720. Wastage billing guide →

SOLU-CORTEF Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J1720 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 100 mg.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
10 units / day
= 1,000 mg 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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SOLU-CORTEF 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.

Allergic states Allergic states (asthma, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, drug hypersensitivity reactions, serum sickness, transfusion reactions) Cerebral edema associated with primary or metastatic brain tumor, or craniotomy Dermatologic diseases Dermatologic diseases (bullous dermatitis herpetiformis, exfoliative erythroderma, mycosis fungoides, pemphigus, severe erythema multiforme) Endocrine disorders Endocrine disorders (adrenocortical insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypercalcemia associated with cancer, nonsuppurative thyroiditis) Gastrointestinal diseases Gastrointestinal diseases (regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis) Hematologic disorders Hematologic disorders (autoimmune hemolytic anemia, Diamond Blackfan anemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, pure red cell aplasia, secondary thrombocytopenia) Miscellaneous (trichinosis, tuberculous meningitis) Neoplastic diseases Neoplastic diseases (leukemias and lymphomas) Nervous system (cerebral edema) Ophthalmic diseases Ophthalmic diseases (sympathetic ophthalmia, uveitis, ocular inflammatory conditions) Renal diseases Renal diseases (idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, lupus erythematosus nephropathy) Respiratory diseases Respiratory diseases (berylliosis, pulmonary tuberculosis, idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonias, sarcoidosis) Rheumatic disorders Rheumatic disorders (acute gouty arthritis, acute rheumatic carditis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatomyositis, temporal arteritis, polymyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus) Trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement; tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block
Drug Class
Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists [MoA]Corticosteroid [EPC]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Solu-Cortef billing and coding guide?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for SOLU-CORTEF.
Are there any available Solu-Cortef patient assistance programs?
SOLU-CORTEF patient assistance information can be found through Multiple Manufacturers. Visit Here →
Where can I find Solu-Cortef prescribing information?
SOLU-CORTEF prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Solu-Cortef side effect information?
Information regarding SOLU-CORTEF's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →
Does billing SOLU-CORTEF require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include SOLU-CORTEF (J1720) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J1720. For more information, visit the link below.

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