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See a sample rate comparisonHCPCS J7040 (Sodium Chloride) Fee Schedule
Medicare rates as of October 2026
HCPCS J7040 is classified under Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method, in the Drugs, Administered by Injection subgroup.
Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml=1 unit)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method Drugs, Administered by Injection |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 20 - Urgent Care Facility |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1.39 per billing unit (October 2026 ASP) · View Medicare rates for J7040 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1.35 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for J7040 |
| Medicare Payment Limit | $1.26  |
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| Related NDC Codes | • 00264580200 - Sodium Chloride 0.9 g/100mL, injection, solution • 00264580210 - Sodium Chloride 0.9 g/100mL, injection, solution • 00264780000 - Sodium Chloride 0.9 g/100mL, injection, solution • 00264780009 - Sodium Chloride 0.9 g/100mL, injection, solution • 00264780010 - Sodium Chloride 0.9 g/100mL, injection, solution |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS J7040 by major payers:
$2.09
BCBS / Anthem
$1.66
UnitedHealthcare
$1.70
Aetna
$1.47
Cigna
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HCPCS J7040
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
$2.66Published rateDayal Raja
Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC
$1.28Published rateSandra Law
$1.27Published rateStephanie Higby
Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC
$1.26Published rateSaint Francis Hospital Inc, Diagnostic Imaging Center
Saint Francis Hospital Inc
$1.12Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS J7040 vs. Other Drugs, Administered by Injection Codes
The table lists codes related to J7040. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 00264580200-NDC | Moderate | Sodium Chloride 0.9 g/100mL, injection, solution |
| 00264580210-NDC | Moderate | Sodium Chloride 0.9 g/100mL, injection, solution |
| 00264780000-NDC | Moderate | Sodium Chloride 0.9 g/100mL, injection, solution |
| J7040-HCPCS | Low | Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml=1 unit) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS J7040. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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