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J7510 – Prednisolone oral, per 5 mg · NDC Crosswalk & Billing Units

HCPCS Level II J-code · Medicare Part B drug billing
J-code ● 53 NDCs crosswalked per 5 MG $0.777/unit ASP+6%

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📋 J7510 summary

J7510 is a HCPCS Level II J-code used to bill Prednisolone oral, per 5 mg, billed per 5 MG. 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 J7510: Prednisolone, Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate

Code J7510 Billing unit 5 MG Payment limit $0.777/unit NDC-Crosswalk 53 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 codeJ7510
DescriptorPrednisolone oral, per 5 mg
Billing unit5 MG
Payment limit / unit$0.777
Est. ASP / unit$0.733 est.
Mapped NDCs53
Data periodQ3 2026
Last updated2026-08-20

💊 About Prednisolone DRUG GUIDE

Prednisolone is prescribed for many different conditions where inflammation or an overactive immune system is causing harm.

These range from severe allergic reactions and asthma to certain skin diseases, blood disorders, eye problems, and some cancers.It is also used to support the body when the adrenal glands aren't making enough of their own steroids, and to manage flares of conditions like ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, and nephrotic syndrome (a kidney condition causing protein loss in the urine).

Read the full Prednisolone drug guide →
Clinical overview from our editorial drug guide for Prednisolone. 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
$0.777
Est. ASP / unit
$0.733 est.
Est. after 2% sequester
$0.761
HCPCS dosage
5 MG
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 descriptionPrednisolone oral, per 5 mg
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 date2000-01-01
Date added1996-01-01
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II code file (imported via admin).

🧮 Dosing & billing-units calculator HCPCS UNITS

One billing unit of J7510 = 5 mg. Enter a regimen to convert dose → billing units and project a full course.
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 J7510 LEAST EXPENSIVE FIRST

53 NDCs map to J7510. Bill units = how many HCPCS units one package represents. Est. pay / pkg = payment limit ($0.777/unit) × that package's bill units.
NDC (11-digit)DrugLabelerPackageStrength Bill units Est. pay / pkg NADAC / unit StatusSource
69238-2122-09 Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION Amneal 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE (69238-2122-9) 15 mg/5mL 143 $111.11 $0.105 ● Active CMS + PDAC
42799-0815-01 Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION Edenbridge 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42799-815-01) 15 mg/5mL 0.6 $0.47 $0.105 ● Active PDAC
00121-0759-08 Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION PAI 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE (0121-0759-08) 15 mg/5mL 0.6 $0.47 $0.105 ● Active PDAC
13925-0166-04 Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 5 mg/5mL SOLUTION Seton 120 mL in 1 BOTTLE (13925-166-04) 5 mg/5mL 24 $18.65 $0.535 ● Active CMS ASP
62135-0330-41 Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 5 mg/5mL SOLUTION Chartwell 120 mL in 1 BOTTLE (62135-330-41) 5 mg/5mL 0.2 $0.16 $0.537 ● Active PDAC
00527-5406-68 PrednisoLONE 15 mg/5mL SYRUP Lannett 240 mL in 1 BOTTLE (0527-5406-68) 15 mg/5mL 144 $111.89 $0.574 ● Active CMS + PDAC
23155-0927-51 Prednisolone 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION Heritage 240 mL in 1 BOTTLE (23155-927-51) 15 mg/5mL 144 $111.89 $0.574 ● Active CMS + PDAC
62135-0250-37 Prednisolone 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION Chartwell 240 mL in 1 BOTTLE (62135-250-37) 15 mg/5mL 144 $111.89 $0.574 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00121-0885-08 Prednisolone 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION PAI 240 mL in 1 BOTTLE (0121-0885-08) 15 mg/5mL 0.6 $0.47 $0.574 ● Active PDAC
00527-5406-70 PrednisoLONE 15 mg/5mL SYRUP Lannett 480 mL in 1 BOTTLE (0527-5406-70) 15 mg/5mL 288 $223.78 $0.615 ● Active CMS + PDAC
23155-0927-52 Prednisolone 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION Heritage 480 mL in 1 BOTTLE (23155-927-52) 15 mg/5mL 288 $223.78 $0.615 ● Active CMS + PDAC
62135-0250-47 Prednisolone 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION Chartwell 480 mL in 1 BOTTLE (62135-250-47) 15 mg/5mL 288 $223.78 $0.615 ● Active CMS + PDAC
00121-0885-16 Prednisolone 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION PAI 480 mL in 1 BOTTLE (0121-0885-16) 15 mg/5mL 0.6 $0.47 $0.615 ● Active PDAC
00121-0773-08 Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 10 mg/5mL SOLUTION PAI 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE (0121-0773-08) 10 mg/5mL 0.4 $0.31 $2.430 ● Active PDAC
42658-0160-05 PREDNISOLONE 5 mg/1 TABLET Hisun 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (42658-160-05) 5 mg/1 100 $77.70 $8.614 ● Active CMS ASP
50090-0655-00 Prednisolone A-S — — 144 $111.89 — — CMS ASP
50090-0655-01 Prednisolone A-S — — 576 $447.55 — — CMS ASP
50090-1582-00 Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION A-S 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE (50090-1582-0) 15 mg/5mL 144 $111.89 — ● Active CMS ASP
50090-7115-00 Prednisolone 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION A-S 2 BOTTLE, DISPENSING in 1 BOTTLE (50090-71... 15 mg/5mL 144 $111.89 — ● Active CMS ASP
50090-7115-01 Prednisolone 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION A-S 4 BOTTLE, DISPENSING in 1 BOTTLE (50090-71... 15 mg/5mL 144 $111.89 — ● Active CMS ASP
62135-0250-24 Prednisolone 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION Chartwell 2 TRAY in 1 BOX (62135-250-24) / 10 CUP i... 15 mg/5mL 60 $46.62 — ● Active CMS + PDAC
68788-4046-02 Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION Preferred 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (68788-4046-2) 15 mg/5mL 237 $184.15 — ● Active CMS ASP
68788-7708-02 Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION Preferred 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE (68788-7708-2) 15 mg/5mL 144 $111.89 — ● Active CMS ASP
81033-0021-54 prednisoLONE sodium phosphate 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION Kesin 50 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 CARTON (81033-021-5... 15 mg/5mL 0.6 $0.47 — ● Active PDAC
68999-0330-24 Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 5 mg/5mL SOLUTION Chartwell 2 TRAY in 1 BOX (68999-330-24) / 10 CUP i... 5 mg/5mL 0.2 $0.16 — ● Active PDAC
68999-0250-24 Prednisolone 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION Chartwell 2 TRAY in 1 BOX (68999-250-24) / 10 CUP i... 15 mg/5mL 0.6 $0.47 — ● Active PDAC
62135-0330-24 Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 5 mg/5mL SOLUTION Chartwell 2 TRAY in 1 BOX (62135-330-24) / 10 CUP i... 5 mg/5mL 0.2 $0.16 — ● Active PDAC
00121-4759-50 Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 15 mg/5mL SOLUTION PAI 5 TRAY in 1 CASE (0121-4759-50) / 10 CUP,... 15 mg/5mL 0.6 $0.47 — ● Active PDAC
42799-0813-01 Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 20 mg/5mL SOLUTION Edenbridge 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42799-813-01) 20 mg/5mL 0.8 $0.62 — ● Active PDAC
00121-0777-08 Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 20 mg/5mL SOLUTION PAI 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE (0121-0777-08) 20 mg/5mL 0.8 $0.62 — ● Active PDAC
60432-0212-08 PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE (DYE-FREE,GRAPE) 15 MG/5 ML Unknown — — 0.6 $0.47 — — PDAC
62991-1257-02 Prednisolone Anhydrouse Micronized 1 g/g POWDER LETCO 25 g in 1 JAR (62991-1257-2) 1 g/g 200 $155.40 — ● Active PDAC
51927-1148-00 PREDNISOLONE MICRONIZED (ANHYDROUS) Unknown — — 200 $155.40 — — PDAC
51552-0026-02 PREDNISOLONE ANHYDROUS (U.S.P.) Unknown — — 200 $155.40 — — PDAC
51552-0026-04 Prednisolone Anhydrous Micro 1 g/g POWDER Fagron 25 g in 1 CONTAINER (51552-0026-4) 1 g/g 200 $155.40 — Obsolete PDAC
51552-0026-05 PREDNISOLONE ANHYDROUS (U.S.P.) Unknown — — 200 $155.40 — — PDAC
38779-0150-09 PREDNISOLONE ANHYDROUS (U.S.P.,MICRONIZED) Unknown — — 200 $155.40 — — PDAC
38779-0150-08 PREDNISOLONE ANHYDROUS (ANHYDROUS,MICRONIZED) Unknown — — 200 $155.40 — — PDAC
54868-1720-00 PEDIAPRED 5 MG/5 ML Unknown — — 0.2 $0.16 — — PDAC
52959-0622-60 PREDNISOLONE (CHERRY) 15 MG/5 ML Unknown — — 0.6 $0.47 — — PDAC
38779-0150-05 PREDNISOLONE ANHYDROUS (U.S.P.,MICRONIZED) Unknown — — 200 $155.40 — — PDAC
38779-0150-04 PREDNISOLONE ANHYDROUS (U.S.P.,MICRONIZED) Unknown — — 200 $155.40 — — PDAC
38779-0150-03 PREDNISOLONE ANHYDROUS (U.S.P.,MICRONIZED) Unknown — — 200 $155.40 — — PDAC
62991-1257-01 Prednisolone Anhydrouse Micronized 1 g/g POWDER LETCO 5 g in 1 JAR (62991-1257-1) 1 g/g 200 $155.40 — ● Active PDAC
00121-0902-04 PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE (SF,DYE-FREE,RASPBERRY) 5 MG/5 ML Unknown — — 0.2 $0.16 — — PDAC
69101-0410-01 PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE (AF,DYE-FREE,GRAPE) 20 MG/5 ML Unknown — — 0.8 $0.62 — — PDAC
00603-1567-58 PREDNISOLONE (CHERRY) 15 MG/5 ML Unknown — — 0.6 $0.47 — — PDAC
33358-0291-08 PREDNISOLONE 15 MG/5 ML Unknown — — 0.6 $0.47 — — PDAC
63629-1862-01 PREDNISOLONE 15 MG/5 ML Unknown — — 0.6 $0.47 — — PDAC
54868-0954-00 ORAPRED (DYE-FREE,GRAPE) 15 MG/5 ML Unknown — — 0.6 $0.47 — — PDAC
50383-0042-24 PREDNISOLONE 15 MG/5 ML Unknown — — 0.6 $0.47 — — PDAC
50383-0042-48 PREDNISOLONE 15 MG/5 ML Unknown — — 0.6 $0.47 — — PDAC
50383-0040-04 PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE (AF,SF,DYE-FREE) 5 MG/5 ML Unknown — — 0.2 $0.16 — — 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
$2.4K
Claims
116
Beneficiaries
53
Spend / beneficiary
$45.88
Spend / claim
$20.96
Trend by period
Where J7510 ranks among Part B drugs · 2026 (Q1) · neighbors ±5
Total spending — #739 of 824
#734 MANNITOL(J2151) J2151 $2.8K #735 CHLOROTHIAZIDE SODIU... J1205 $2.7K #736 AZMIRO J1072 $2.7K #737 DIPYRIDAMOLE J1245 $2.6K #738 PROCHLORPERAZINE EDI... J0780 $2.5K #739 PREDNISOLONE SODIUM... J7510 $2.4K #740 BCG (TICE STRAIN)(90... 90586 $2.4K #741 DEXTROSE 5%-0.9% NAC... J7042 $2.4K #742 PELLOGRAFT, PER SQ C... Q4320 $2.2K #743 HYPERRHO* J2790 $2.2K #744 POLOCAINE-MPF* J0670 $2.1K
Total claims — #615 of 824
#610 AZITHROMYCIN* J0456 121 #611 MATRION 1 SQ CM** Q4201 121 #612 PAMIDRONATE DISODIUM J2430 118 #613 REEVA, PER SQ CM** Q4314 118 #614 PROTAMINE SULFATE J2720 116 #615 PREDNISOLONE SODIUM... J7510 116 #616 IFEX* J9208 115 #617 NOVOSEVEN RT J7189 114 #618 FLUDARABINE PHOSPHAT... J9185 113 #619 MARGENZA J9353 112 #620 SIMULECT J0480 109

Full breakdown by period (2)
PeriodTotal spendBeneficiariesClaims$/beneficiary$/claim
2026 (Q1) $2.4K 53 116 $45.88 $20.96
2025 (Q1-Q4) $7.9K 309 1,636 $25.41 $4.80
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
$8K
Medicare paid
$5.9K
Submitted services
59,481
Denial rate
19.9%
Allowed / service
$0.17
Submitted charges
$37.2K
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.

📊 What bills under J7510

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
Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 7
Prednisolone 2
Prednisolone oral 2
prednisolone sodium phosphate 2
prednisolone oral solution 1
Prednisolone Anhydrous Micro 1
Prednisolone Anhydrouse Micronized 1
prednisoLONE sodium phosphate 1
NDC products by labeler
PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma 5
Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals LLC. 2
Chartwell Governmental & Specialty... 2
Lannett Company, Inc. 1
Heritage Pharma Labs Inc. d/b/a Av... 1
Fagron Inc 1
Chartwell RX, LLC 1
Chartwell RX, 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)
53 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.

❓ J7510 billing FAQ

What is HCPCS code J7510?
J7510 is a HCPCS Level II J-code used to bill Prednisolone oral, per 5 mg under Medicare Part B and most medical (not pharmacy) benefits.
What is the billing unit for J7510?
One unit of J7510 represents 5 MG. Report the number of units equal to the dose administered divided by 5 MG.
How many units of J7510 should I bill?
Divide the dose administered by the code's unit size (5 MG) 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 J7510?
The Medicare Part B payment limit is $0.777 per unit (Q3 2026), based on ASP + 6%. After the 2% sequester the effective payment is about $0.761 per unit. Payment limits are revised quarterly.
Which NDCs bill under J7510?
53 NDCs currently map to J7510 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 J7510 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.