SOLU-CORTEF J Code: J1720
Injection, hydrocortisone sodium succinate, up to 100 mg
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.
Drug & Product Overview
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
Based on publicly available CMS files. Showing 5 of 10 NDCs — log in for the full crosswalk.
| 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
National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.
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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 |
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.
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 →
SOLU-CORTEF Clinical Information
Indications and drug classification.
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.
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