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J7050

J7050 – Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc · NDC Crosswalk & Billing Units

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

J-code ● 64 NDCs crosswalked per 250 CC $0.703/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

📋 J7050 summary

J7050 is a HCPCS Level II J-code used to bill Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc, billed per 250 CC. 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 J7050: Sodium Chloride(J7050), Sodium Chloride, 0.9% Sodium Chloride

Code J7050 Billing unit 250 CC Payment limit $0.703/unit NDC-Crosswalk 64 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 codeJ7050

DescriptorInfusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc

Billing unit250 CC

Payment limit / unit$0.703

Est. ASP / unit$0.663 est.

Mapped NDCs64

Data periodQ3 2026

Last updated2026-09-20

💊 About Sodium Chloride DRUG GUIDE

Sodium chloride is used in several different forms.

The use depends on the product.Intravenous (IV) solutions (such as Nacellate Solution 0.9% and 0.9% Sodium Chloride) provide water, sodium and chloride for hydration and fluid replacement.

Some are also used as a priming solution in hemodialysis.Bacteriostatic and other injection products (such as Corvatrol 0.9% and Amphenol-40) are only for diluting or dissolving other drugs for injection.Sodium Chloride for Irrigation is for general irrigation, washing and rinsing.Nasal saline products (such as Nasocalm) are used for nasal congestion and nasal cleansing.Normal Salt tablets are used to make a salt solution that helps prevent heat cramps from heavy sweating.

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

$0.703

Est. ASP / unit

$0.663 est.

Est. after 2% sequester

$0.689

HCPCS dosage

250 CC

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, 250 cc

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 added1982-01-01

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

🧮 Dosing & billing-units calculator HCPCS UNITS

One billing unit of J7050 = 250 cc. Enter a regimen to convert dose → billing units and project a full course.

Dose per administration (cc) 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 J7050 LEAST EXPENSIVE FIRST

64 NDCs map to J7050. Bill units = how many HCPCS units one package represents. Est. pay / pkg = payment limit ($0.703/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	4	$2.81	$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	24	$16.87	$0.021	Obsolete	CMS + PDAC
00264-1800-32	Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	B.	64 CONTAINER in 1 CASE (0264-1800-32) / 1...	9 mg/mL	0.004	$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	48	$33.74	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00264-5802-10	Sodium Chloride .9 g/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	B.	24 CONTAINER in 1 CASE (0264-5802-10) / 5...	.9 g/100mL	48	$33.74	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00264-7800-00	Sodium Chloride .9 g/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	B.	12 CONTAINER in 1 CASE (0264-7800-00) / 1...	.9 g/100mL	48	$33.74	—	● 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	48	$33.74	—	● 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	48	$33.74	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00264-7800-20	Sodium Chloride .9 g/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	B.	24 CONTAINER in 1 CASE (0264-7800-20) / 2...	.9 g/100mL	24	$16.87	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00338-0049-02	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	250 mL in 1 BAG (0338-0049-02)	9 g/1000mL	1	$0.70	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00338-0049-03	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	500 mL in 1 BAG (0338-0049-03)	9 g/1000mL	2	$1.41	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00338-9543-02	SODIUM CHLORIDE 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	250 mL in 1 BAG (0338-9543-02)	9 g/1000mL	1	$0.70	—	● 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	2	$1.41	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00338-9543-04	SODIUM CHLORIDE 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	500 mL in 1 BAG (0338-9543-04)	9 g/1000mL	40	$28.12	—	● 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	4	$2.81	—	● 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	40	$28.12	—	● 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	40	$28.12	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00338-9793-12	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	12 BAG in 1 CARTON (0338-9793-12) / 1000...	9 g/1000mL	48	$33.74	—	● 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	40	$28.12	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00338-9806-12	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	12 BAG in 1 CARTON (0338-9806-12) / 1000...	9 g/1000mL	48	$33.74	—	● 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	48	$33.74	—	● Active	CMS ASP
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	$16.87	—	● 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	35	$24.61	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00487-4301-50	Sodium Chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION	Nephron	18 BAG in 1 CASE (0487-4301-50) / 500 mL...	9 mg/mL	36	$25.31	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00990-7983-02	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	ICU	24 POUCH in 1 CASE (0990-7983-02) / 1 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	24	$16.87	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
00990-7983-03	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	ICU	24 POUCH in 1 CASE (0990-7983-03) / 1 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	48	$33.74	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00990-7983-09	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	ICU	12 POUCH in 1 CASE (0990-7983-09) / 1 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	48	$33.74	—	● 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	36	$25.31	—	● Active	CMS ASP
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	$0.70	—	● 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	4	$2.81	—	● 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	2	$1.41	—	● 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	30	$21.09	—	● 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	40	$28.12	—	● 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	40	$28.12	—	● 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	30	$21.09	—	● Active	CMS ASP
65219-0224-50	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	20 BAG in 1 CASE (65219-224-50) / 500 mL...	9 mg/mL	40	$28.12	—	● Active	CMS ASP
65219-0282-10	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	10 BAG in 1 CASE (65219-282-10) / 1000 mL...	9 mg/mL	40	$28.12	—	● 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	30	$21.09	—	● Active	CMS ASP
65219-0472-20	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	20 BAG in 1 CASE (65219-472-20) / 500 mL...	9 mg/mL	40	$28.12	—	● Active	CMS + PDAC
65219-0474-10	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Fresenius	10 BAG in 1 CASE (65219-474-10) / 1000 mL...	9 mg/mL	40	$28.12	—	● 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	28	$19.68	—	● Active	CMS ASP
70512-0841-51	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	SOLA	20 BAG in 1 CARTON (70512-841-51) / 500 m...	9 g/1000mL	40	$28.12	—	● Active	CMS ASP
70512-0841-61	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	SOLA	10 BAG in 1 CARTON (70512-841-61) / 1000...	9 g/1000mL	40	$28.12	—	● Active	CMS ASP
00990-7983-61	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	ICU	32 POUCH in 1 CASE (0990-7983-61) / 1 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	0.004	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
00990-7984-23	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	ICU	48 POUCH in 1 CASE (0990-7984-23) / 1 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	0.004	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
76297-0001-31	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	LABORATORIOS	28 BAG in 1 CARTON (76297-001-31) / 250 m...	9 g/1000mL	0.004	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
76297-0001-21	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	LABORATORIOS	70 BAG in 1 CARTON (76297-001-21) / 100 m...	9 g/1000mL	0.004	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
76297-0001-11	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	LABORATORIOS	115 BAG in 1 CARTON (76297-001-11) / 50 m...	9 g/1000mL	0.004	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
69374-0968-25	SODIUM CHLORIDE (PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.004	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
00409-1584-11	SODIUM CHLORIDE (12X100ML,150ML VIAL,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.004	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
00409-7101-67	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Hospira,	10 POUCH in 1 CASE (0409-7101-67) / 5 BAG...	900 mg/100mL	0.004	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
00409-1583-01	SODIUM CHLORIDE (12X150ML,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.004	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
63323-0186-00	SODIUM CHLORIDE (S.D.V.,TEAR TOP) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.004	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
00338-0553-18	Sodium Chloride 900 mg/100mL INJECTION	Baxter	100 mL in 1 BAG (0338-0553-18)	900 mg/100mL	0.004	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
00338-0049-48	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	1 BAG in 1 PACKAGE (0338-0049-48) / 100 m...	9 g/1000mL	0.004	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
00338-0049-38	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	16 BAG in 1 PACKAGE (0338-0049-38) / 100...	9 g/1000mL	0.004	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
00338-0049-18	Sodium Chloride 9 g/1000mL INJECTION, SOLUTION	Baxter	4 BAG in 1 PACKAGE (0338-0049-18) / 100 m...	9 g/1000mL	0.004	$0.00	—	● Active	PDAC
00990-7983-25	SODIUM CHLORIDE (SD,FLEXIBLE,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.004	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
00409-7983-53	SODIUM CHLORIDE (LIFECARE,2 PORTS,PC,LF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.004	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
00409-1583-02	SODIUM CHLORIDE (12X250ML,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.004	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
00409-7984-37	SODIUM CHLORIDE (LFCARE,QUAD,LF,80X100ML) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.004	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
00409-7983-02	SODIUM CHLORIDE (LIFECARE,24X250ML,PF) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.004	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
00409-7983-61	SODIUM CHLORIDE (LIFECARE,P.C.,32X150ML) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.004	$0.00	—	—	PDAC
00409-7984-23	SODIUM CHLORIDE (LIFECARE SINGLE-P/F) 0.9%	Unknown	—	—	0.004	$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

$71.5K

Claims

73,055

Beneficiaries

32,979

Spend / beneficiary

$2.17

Spend / claim

$0.98

Trend by period

Where J7050 ranks among Part B drugs · 2026 (Q1) · neighbors ±5

Total spending — #589 of 824

#584 ERZOFRI J2428 $74.6K #585 TEMSIROLIMUS* J9330 $73.9K #586 KINEVAC* J2805 $72.7K #587 FERAHEME(Q0139)* Q0139 $72.4K #588 REVITA, PER SQ CM** Q4180 $71.6K #589 SODIUM CHLORIDE(J705... J7050 $71.5K #590 FOSAPREPITANT DIMEGL... J1456 $70.3K #591 AMNIOWRAP2 PER SQ CM... Q4221 $70.1K #592 PROHANCE MULTIPACK A9576 $69.9K #593 HEPAGAM B(J1573) J1573 $68.1K #594 LUMASON Q9950 $68K

Total claims — #34 of 824

#29 BUDESONIDE* J7626 84,831 #30 DARZALEX FASPRO J9144 82,545 #31 SPIKEVAX * 91322 76,644 #32 AVASTIN J9035 74,904 #33 ELIGARD* J9217 74,331 #34 SODIUM CHLORIDE(J705... J7050 73,055 #35 ORENCIA CLICKJECT* J0129 70,350 #36 CELLCEPT* J7517 67,841 #37 DEPO-TESTOSTERONE* J1071 65,852 #38 GADAVIST* A9585 65,285 #39 PREDNISONE INTENSOL* J7512 65,179

Full breakdown by period (2)

Period	Total spend	Beneficiaries	Claims	$/beneficiary	$/claim
2026 (Q1)	$71.5K	32,979	73,055	$2.17	$0.98
2025 (Q1-Q4)	$312.7K	85,765	324,808	$3.65	$0.96

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

$298.2K

Medicare paid

$231.8K

Submitted services

517,985

Denial rate

11.2%

Allowed / service

$0.65

Submitted charges

$8.06M

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 J7050 is utilized CMS · BY PROVIDER · 2024

Medicare Part B services for this code by the rendering provider's state — 446,210 services across 54 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 J7050

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 9

SODIUM CHLORIDE 4

NDC products by labeler

Baxter Healthcare Corporation 4

B. Braun Medical Inc. 3

ICU Medical Inc. 2

LABORATORIOS GRIFOLS SA 2

Hospira, Inc. 1

Fresenius Kabi USA, 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 2026-09-20

NDC ↔ HCPCS crosswalk

CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk + DMEPDAC (PDAC)

64 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.

❓ J7050 billing FAQ

What is HCPCS code J7050?

J7050 is a HCPCS Level II J-code used to bill Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc under Medicare Part B and most medical (not pharmacy) benefits.

What is the billing unit for J7050?

One unit of J7050 represents 250 CC. Report the number of units equal to the dose administered divided by 250 CC.

How many units of J7050 should I bill?

Divide the dose administered by the code's unit size (250 CC) 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 J7050?

The Medicare Part B payment limit is $0.703 per unit (Q3 2026), based on ASP + 6%. After the 2% sequester the effective payment is about $0.689 per unit. Payment limits are revised quarterly.

Which NDCs bill under J7050?

64 NDCs currently map to J7050 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 J7050 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.