J7040 – Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit)
HCPCS Level II code · J codes: Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method
HCPCS codeJ7040
- Long description
- Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit)
- Short description
- Normal saline solution infus
- Pricing indicator
51Drugs- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
O1EOther drugs- Added
- January 1, 1984
- Last change
- January 1, 1997 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code J7040?
J7040 is a HCPCS Level II code for infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit).
Does Medicare cover J7040?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code D: Special coverage instructions apply. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.