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J7040 – Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit) · NDC Crosswalk & Billing Units

HCPCS Level II J-code · Medicare Part B drug billing

J-code ● 84 NDCs crosswalked per 500 ML $1.350/unit ASP+6%

This page is curated, coded, and maintained by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD

Compiled from public FDA, CMS, DailyMed, NADAC, and related drug data sources. Editorial policy

📋 J7040 summary

J7040 is a HCPCS Level II J-code used to bill Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit), billed per 500 ML. The number of billing units to report depends on the dose administered and the NDC/package billed — use the calculator below.

Brand names associated with J7040: Sodium Chloride(J7040), Sodium Chloride, 0.9% Sodium Chloride

Code J7040 Billing unit 500 ML Payment limit $1.350/unit NDC-Crosswalk 84 Quarter Q3 2026 RxCUI Atlas Trace the drug concept →

⚠ An NDC↔HCPCS crosswalk and a published payment limit do not guarantee payer coverage or payment. Always verify the current payer policy and claim format before billing.

🗂️ Key billing facts

HCPCS codeJ7040

DescriptorInfusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit)

Billing unit500 ML

Payment limit / unit$1.350

Est. ASP / unit$1.274 est.

Mapped NDCs84

Data periodQ3 2026

Last updated2026-08-20

💊 About Sodium Chloride DRUG GUIDE

Sodium chloride is used in several different forms for different purposes.

Intravenous (IV) sodium chloride solutions — including Nacellate Solution 0.9% and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection — are given in hospital settings to restore water and electrolytes, and to serve as a carrier fluid for other IV medications.

Nacellate Solution 0.9% is also used as a priming solution for hemodialysis (kidney dialysis) procedures.

Sodium Chloride for Irrigation is used for general washing, rinsing, and irrigation of body tissues.Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride, Corvatrol 0.9%, and Amphenol-40 injections are used specifically to dilute or dissolve other drugs before injection — they are not standalone treatments.

Read the full Sodium Chloride drug guide →

Clinical overview from our editorial drug guide for Sodium Chloride. For billing reference, see the sections above.

🧾 Billing & reimbursement HCPCS · CMS · EFF. Q3 2026

📅 Payment limits effective Q3 2026 — from the CMS Medicare Part B Payment Limit File (revised quarterly).

Medicare payment limit / unit

$1.350

Est. ASP / unit

$1.274 est.

Est. after 2% sequester

$1.323

HCPCS dosage

500 ML

The CMS payment limit is the Medicare Part B drug allowance (ASP + 6%, statutory). After the 2% federal sequester the effective payment is ≈ ASP + 4.3%; estimated ASP = payment limit ÷ 1.06. Source: CMS Medicare Part B Payment Limit File (quarterly), Q3 2026.

Full HCPCS code details (official CMS record)

Long descriptionInfusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit)

CoverageD — Special coverage instructions apply

Pricing indicator51 — Drug — priced under the ASP methodology

Type of service1 — Medical care

BETOS-2O1E

ASC payment group—

Action codeN — No maintenance this year

Effective date1997-01-01

Date added1984-01-01

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II code file (imported via admin).

🧮 Dosing & billing-units calculator HCPCS UNITS

One billing unit of J7040 = 500 ml. Enter a regimen to convert dose → billing units and project a full course.

Dose per administration (ml) Frequency — every days Number of doses NDC / package billed (optional)

Billing units = dose ÷ HCPCS unit size. Most payers require whole units — round per the payer's policy. “Est. Medicare pay” uses the current payment limit. For single-dose vials, drug discarded after administration may be separately billable with modifier JW (JZ when none is discarded) where allowed. Always verify payer-specific rounding before billing.

🔁 NDCs that bill under J7040 LEAST EXPENSIVE FIRST

84 NDCs map to J7040. Bill units = how many HCPCS units one package represents. Est. pay / pkg = payment limit ($1.350/unit) × that package's bill units.

NDC (11-digit)	Drug	Labeler	Package	Strength	Bill units	Est. pay / pkg	NADAC / unit	Status	Source
00338-0049-04	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	1000 mL in 1 BAG (0338-0049-04)	9 g/1000mL	2	$2.70	$0.002	● Active	CMS ASP
00409-7101-02	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Hospira,	24 POUCH in 1 CASE (0409-7101-02) / 1 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	12	$16.20	$0.021	● Active	CMS ASP
00487-4301-10	Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION	Nephron	64 BAG in 1 CASE (0487-4301-10) / 100 mL...	9 mg/mL	0.002	$0.00	$0.026	● Active	PDAC
00264-5802-00	Sodium Chloride .9 g/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	B.	12 CONTAINER in 1 CASE (0264-5802-00) / 1...	.9 g/100mL	24	$32.40	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00264-5802-10	Sodium Chloride .9 g/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	B.	24 CONTAINER in 1 CASE (0264-5802-10) / 5...	.9 g/100mL	24	$32.40	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00264-7800-00	Sodium Chloride .9 g/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	B.	12 CONTAINER in 1 CASE (0264-7800-00) / 1...	.9 g/100mL	24	$32.40	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00264-7800-09	Sodium Chloride .9 g/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	B.	12 CONTAINER in 1 CASE (0264-7800-09) / 1...	.9 g/100mL	24	$32.40	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00264-7800-10	Sodium Chloride .9 g/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	B.	24 CONTAINER in 1 CASE (0264-7800-10) / 5...	.9 g/100mL	24	$32.40	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00264-7800-20	Sodium Chloride .9 g/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	B.	24 CONTAINER in 1 CASE (0264-7800-20) / 2...	.9 g/100mL	12	$16.20	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00338-0049-02	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	250 mL in 1 BAG (0338-0049-02)	9 g/1000mL	1	$1.35	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00338-0049-03	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	500 mL in 1 BAG (0338-0049-03)	9 g/1000mL	1	$1.35	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00338-9543-02	SODIUM CHLORIDE 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	250 mL in 1 BAG (0338-9543-02)	9 g/1000mL	1	$1.35	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00338-9543-03	SODIUM CHLORIDE 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	500 mL in 1 BAG (0338-9543-03)	9 g/1000mL	1	$1.35	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00338-9543-04	SODIUM CHLORIDE 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	500 mL in 1 BAG (0338-9543-04)	9 g/1000mL	20	$27.00	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00338-9543-05	SODIUM CHLORIDE 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	1000 mL in 1 BAG (0338-9543-05)	9 g/1000mL	2	$2.70	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00338-9543-06	SODIUM CHLORIDE 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	1000 mL in 1 BAG (0338-9543-06)	9 g/1000mL	20	$27.00	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00338-9791-40	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	40 BAG in 1 CARTON (0338-9791-40) / 250 m...	9 g/1000mL	20	$27.00	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00338-9793-12	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	12 BAG in 1 CARTON (0338-9793-12) / 1000...	9 g/1000mL	24	$32.40	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00338-9804-40	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	40 BAG in 1 CARTON (0338-9804-40) / 250 m...	9 g/1000mL	20	$27.00	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00338-9806-12	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	12 BAG in 1 CARTON (0338-9806-12) / 1000...	9 g/1000mL	24	$32.40	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00338-9808-24	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	24 BAG in 1 CARTON (0338-9808-24) / 500 m...	9 g/1000mL	24	$32.40	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00338-9810-24	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	24 BAG in 1 CARTON (0338-9810-24) / 500 m...	9 g/1000mL	24	$32.40	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00487-4301-25	Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION	Nephron	35 BAG in 1 CASE (0487-4301-25) / 250 mL...	9 mg/mL	18	$24.30	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00487-4301-50	Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION	Nephron	18 BAG in 1 CASE (0487-4301-50) / 500 mL...	9 mg/mL	18	$24.30	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00990-7983-02	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	ICU	24 POUCH in 1 CASE (0990-7983-02) / 1 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	12	$16.20	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00990-7983-03	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	ICU	24 POUCH in 1 CASE (0990-7983-03) / 1 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	24	$32.40	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00990-7983-09	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	ICU	12 POUCH in 1 CASE (0990-7983-09) / 1 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	24	$32.40	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00990-7983-55	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	ICU	18 POUCH in 1 CASE (0990-7983-55) / 1 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	18	$24.30	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
51662-1517-01	0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	HF	1 BAG in 1 POUCH (51662-1517-1) / 250 mL...	900 mg/100mL	1	$1.35	—	● Active	CMS ASP
51662-1518-01	0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	HF	1 BAG in 1 POUCH (51662-1518-1) / 1000 mL...	900 mg/100mL	2	$2.70	—	● Active	CMS ASP
51662-1522-01	SODIUM CHLORIDE 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	HF	500 mL in 1 BAG (51662-1522-1)	900 mg/100mL	1	$1.35	—	● Active	CMS ASP
63323-0623-74	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	250 mL in 1 BAG (63323-623-74)	9 mg/mL	15	$20.25	—	● Active	CMS ASP
63323-0623-75	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	500 mL in 1 BAG (63323-623-75)	9 mg/mL	20	$27.00	—	● Active	CMS ASP
63323-0623-76	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	1000 mL in 1 BAG (63323-623-76)	9 mg/mL	20	$27.00	—	● Active	CMS ASP
65219-0222-25	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	30 BAG in 1 CASE (65219-222-25) / 250 mL...	9 mg/mL	15	$20.25	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
65219-0224-50	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	20 BAG in 1 CASE (65219-224-50) / 500 mL...	9 mg/mL	20	$27.00	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
65219-0282-10	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	10 BAG in 1 CASE (65219-282-10) / 1000 mL...	9 mg/mL	20	$27.00	—	● Active	CMS ASP
65219-0470-30	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	30 BAG in 1 CASE (65219-470-30) / 250 mL...	9 mg/mL	15	$20.25	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
65219-0472-20	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	20 BAG in 1 CASE (65219-472-20) / 500 mL...	9 mg/mL	20	$27.00	—	● Active	CMS ASP
65219-0474-10	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	10 BAG in 1 CASE (65219-474-10) / 1000 mL...	9 mg/mL	20	$27.00	—	● Active	CMS ASP
70512-0841-26	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	SOLA	28 BAG in 1 CARTON (70512-841-26) / 250 m...	9 g/1000mL	14	$18.90	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
70512-0841-51	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	SOLA	20 BAG in 1 CARTON (70512-841-51) / 500 m...	9 g/1000mL	20	$27.00	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
70512-0841-61	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	SOLA	10 BAG in 1 CARTON (70512-841-61) / 1000...	9 g/1000mL	20	$27.00	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00338-9543-01	SODIUM CHLORIDE 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	250 mL in 1 BAG (0338-9543-01)	9 g/1000mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
14789-0134-05	SODIUM CHLORIDE (SDV,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
14789-0133-05	SODIUM CHLORIDE (SDV,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
70512-0841-60	SODIUM CHLORIDE (FLEBOFLEX BAG,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
70512-0841-50	SODIUM CHLORIDE (FLEBOFLEX BAG,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
70512-0841-25	SODIUM CHLORIDE (FLEBOFLEX BAG,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
70512-0841-11	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	SOLA	70 BAG in 1 CARTON (70512-841-11) / 100 m...	9 g/1000mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
70512-0841-10	SODIUM CHLORIDE (FLEBOFLEX BAG,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
70512-0841-06	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	SOLA	115 BAG in 1 CARTON (70512-841-06) / 50 m...	9 g/1000mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
70512-0841-05	SODIUM CHLORIDE (FLEBOFLEX BAG,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
65219-0218-50	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	60 BAG in 1 CASE (65219-218-50) / 50 mL i...	9 mg/mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
65219-0220-10	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	50 BAG in 1 CASE (65219-220-10) / 100 mL...	9 mg/mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
79672-0613-01	SODIUM CHLORIDE (FLEBOFLEX BAG,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
79672-0613-02	SODIUM CHLORIDE (FLEBOFLEX BAG,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
79672-0613-03	SODIUM CHLORIDE (FLEBOFLEX BAG,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
79672-0613-04	SODIUM CHLORIDE (FLEBOFLEX BAG,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
79672-0613-05	SODIUM CHLORIDE (FLEBOFLEX BAG,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
79672-0613-10	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Nextgen	115 BAG in 1 CARTON (79672-613-10) / 50 m...	9 g/1000mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
79672-0613-20	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Nextgen	70 BAG in 1 CARTON (79672-613-20) / 100 m...	9 g/1000mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
79672-0613-30	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Nextgen	28 BAG in 1 CARTON (79672-613-30) / 250 m...	9 g/1000mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
79672-0613-40	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Nextgen	20 BAG in 1 CARTON (79672-613-40) / 500 m...	9 g/1000mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
79672-0613-50	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Nextgen	10 BAG in 1 CARTON (79672-613-50) / 1000...	9 g/1000mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
00487-4301-05	Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION	Nephron	64 BAG in 1 CASE (0487-4301-05) / 50 mL i...	9 mg/mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
00990-7984-20	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	ICU	12 POUCH in 1 CASE (0990-7984-20) / 4 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
00990-7984-36	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	ICU	20 POUCH in 1 CASE (0990-7984-36) / 4 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
00990-7984-37	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	ICU	20 POUCH in 1 CASE (0990-7984-37) / 4 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
00990-7984-13	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	ICU	48 POUCH in 1 CASE (0990-7984-13) / 1 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
00338-9159-30	SODIUM CHLORIDE 900 mg/100mL INJECTION	Baxter	100 mL in 1 BAG (0338-9159-30)	900 mg/100mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
76297-0001-01	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	LABORATORIOS	20 BAG in 1 CARTON (76297-001-01) / 500 m...	9 g/1000mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
69374-0967-50	SODIUM CHLORIDE (PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
69374-0968-10	SODIUM CHLORIDE (PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
17271-0701-02	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Becton	50 mL in 1 BAG (17271-701-02)	9 mg/mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
17271-0701-06	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Becton	500 mL in 1 BAG (17271-701-06)	9 mg/mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
17271-0701-03	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Becton	100 mL in 1 BAG (17271-701-03)	9 mg/mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
17271-0701-05	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Becton	250 mL in 1 BAG (17271-701-05)	9 mg/mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
17271-0701-07	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Becton	1000 mL in 1 BAG (17271-701-07)	9 mg/mL	0.002	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
00990-7984-06	SODIUM CHLORIDE (PF,LATEX-FREE) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
00990-7984-11	SODIUM CHLORIDE (60X100ML;SD,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
00264-7800-01	SODIUM CHLORIDE (ECOFLAC PLUS,LATEX-FREE) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
00409-7983-55	SODIUM CHLORIDE (LIFECARE,2 PORTS,PC,LF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
00409-7983-03	SODIUM CHLORIDE (LIFECARE,P.C.,24X500ML) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.002	$0.00	—	—	PDAC

NDC→HCPCS mappings come from the CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk; additional DME MAC / DMEPOS mappings come from PDAC and are labeled separately. NADAC from CMS (weekly). “Status” reflects the product's marketing / obsolete flag in the NDC directory. Presence or absence here does not determine Medicare coverage. Linked NDCs open the full product page.

📊 Medicare utilization & spend CMS · PART B · 2026 (Q1)

Period

Total Part B spend

$60.2K

Claims

40,325

Beneficiaries

17,657

Spend / beneficiary

$3.41

Spend / claim

$1.49

Trend by period

Where J7040 ranks among Part B drugs · 2026 (Q1) · neighbors ±5

Total spending — #600 of 824

#595 AFLURIA (90658)* 90658 $65.9K #596 PREDNISONE INTENSOL* J7512 $63.9K #597 BIOVANCE 1 SQUARE CM... Q4154 $62.8K #598 INTEGRA MATRIX** Q4108 $61.9K #599 ABIO XPL ABIO XPL HY... Q4355 $61.8K #600 SODIUM CHLORIDE(J704... J7040 $60.2K #601 FENTANYL CITRATE J3010 $57.1K #602 LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM... J0651 $55.4K #603 PEMETREXED(J9314) J9314 $54.9K #604 DILAUDID* J1171 $54.5K #605 PROGRAF(J7521) J7521 $53.4K

Total claims — #62 of 824

#57 PALONOSETRON HCL J2469 41,742 #58 SYFOVRE J2781 41,654 #59 IZERVAY J2782 41,264 #60 GAMMAKED* J1561 40,877 #61 XOLAIR J2357 40,450 #62 SODIUM CHLORIDE(J704... J7040 40,325 #63 LEQVIO J1306 38,806 #64 ARFORMOTEROL TARTRAT... J7605 38,654 #65 SIMPONI ARIA J1602 38,495 #66 IHEEZO J2403 37,882 #67 OPDIVO J9299 37,629

Full breakdown by period (2)

Period	Total spend	Beneficiaries	Claims	$/beneficiary	$/claim
2026 (Q1)	$60.2K	17,657	40,325	$3.41	$1.49
2025 (Q1-Q4)	$253.3K	52,685	172,203	$4.81	$1.47

Provider-administered (Part B) spend, calculated for the whole HCPCS code (CMS does not publish Medicare spend per individual NDC). Self-administered use is covered under Part D instead. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part B Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

📈 Medicare Part B claims detail CMS PSPS · 2024

Calendar-year 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service activity for this HCPCS code, summed across all carriers, localities and specialties (CMS Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary). A “service” is one billed line/unit — not one claim — so counts run higher than claim counts.

Allowed charges

$251.9K

Medicare paid

$195.5K

Submitted services

256,715

Denial rate

21.9%

Allowed / service

$1.26

Submitted charges

$4.3M

Source: CMS Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary (PSPS), CY2024 — Medicare Part B carrier + DME fee-for-service claims (excludes Medicare Advantage). Figures are for the whole HCPCS code, which may cover uses beyond this drug. ⚠ CMS hides any figure covering fewer than 11 patients (a privacy rule), so totals — especially denials and low-volume codes — run a little low.

🗺️ Where J7040 is utilized CMS · BY PROVIDER · 2024

Medicare Part B services for this code by the rendering provider's state — 158,461 services across 50 states & territories in 2024 (CMS reports include DC and U.S. territories). Switch to per 100k to compare states fairly regardless of population. Hover or tap a state for its top ZIP codes.

Hover or tap a state to see its numbers + top ZIP codes.

Per-capita = services ÷ 2023 state population × 100,000 (so high-population states aren't automatically "hotter"). Counts reflect the provider's location, not the patient's. Providers with fewer than 11 patients are hidden by CMS for privacy, so totals run low and per-100k can be noisy in small states — read this as relative geography, not exact counts. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service, 2024.

📊 What bills under J7040

J-codes are billing codes often used for drugs billed under the medical benefit. This connects the billing code to the NDC package records it covers, by ingredient and labeler.

NDC products by ingredient

SODIUM CHLORIDE 11

Sodium Chloride 7

sodium chloride 3

NDC products by labeler

Baxter Healthcare Corporation 5

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 5

B. Braun Medical Inc. 3

ICU Medical Inc. 2

LABORATORIOS GRIFOLS SA 2

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporatio... 1

Becton Dickinson and Company 1

SOLA Pharmaceuticals, LLC 1

🗃️ Data sources & freshness

Every figure on this page is computed from public datasets. Here's what each section draws on and how current it is.

HCPCS code & descriptor

CMS HCPCS Level II code file

Loaded

Payment limit & billing unit

CMS Medicare Part B ASP Pricing File (quarterly)

Q3 2026 · as of 2026-08-20

NDC ↔ HCPCS crosswalk

CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk + DMEPDAC (PDAC)

84 NDCs mapped

NADAC acquisition cost

CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (weekly)

Available for mapped NDCs

Utilization & spend

CMS Part B Spending by Drug · PSPS · Physician & Other Practitioners

Latest data year 2026

Figures are estimates for reference and may lag the source files. Always verify against the current CMS files and your payer's policy before submitting claims.

⚠️ Practical billing caveats

A crosswalk is not coverage. An NDC mapping or a published payment limit does not guarantee a payer will cover or pay this code. Check the specific plan's policy.
Units ≠ milligrams. Bill the number of HCPCS units (dose ÷ the code's unit size), not the milligram dose. Use the calculator above.
Discarded drug. For single-dose vials, drug discarded after administration may be separately billable with modifier JW (and JZ when nothing is discarded) where the payer allows.
Rounding & partial units. Many payers require whole units; round per the payer's policy, not automatically up.
The code can cover more than this drug. Some HCPCS codes span multiple products or strengths — confirm the exact code for the product administered.
Figures lag. ASP limits change quarterly and utilization data are released with a delay. Verify against the current CMS files before billing.

❓ J7040 billing FAQ

What is HCPCS code J7040?

J7040 is a HCPCS Level II J-code used to bill Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit) under Medicare Part B and most medical (not pharmacy) benefits.

What is the billing unit for J7040?

One unit of J7040 represents 500 ML. Report the number of units equal to the dose administered divided by 500 ML.

How many units of J7040 should I bill?

Divide the dose administered by the code's unit size (500 ML) to get the number of billing units, then round per your payer's policy. The calculator on this page converts a dose into billing units and projects a full course.

How much does Medicare pay for J7040?

The Medicare Part B payment limit is $1.350 per unit (Q3 2026), based on ASP + 6%. After the 2% sequester the effective payment is about $1.323 per unit. Payment limits are revised quarterly.

Which NDCs bill under J7040?

84 NDCs currently map to J7040 in the CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk. See the NDC crosswalk table above for each product, package, billing units and estimated reimbursement.

Does a crosswalk mean J7040 is covered?

No. An NDC-to-HCPCS crosswalk and a published payment limit do not guarantee coverage or payment. Coverage depends on the payer, the diagnosis and the site of care — always verify the current policy before billing.

For professional billing reference only — verify against the current CMS files before submitting claims.