J7050 HCPCS code: Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc
J7050 is the HCPCS Level II code for infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $0.51 per service for J7050 across 489,340 services. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 20 per day on outpatient hospital claims. In 2024, about 7,279 clinicians billed Medicare for J7050 for 91,517 beneficiaries; California, Florida, New York accounted for 51% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | J codes — Drugs administered other than oral method |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 1982-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1997-01-01 |
Who bills J7050 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 7,279 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 91,517 |
| States with claims | 54 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Florida, New York) | 51% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J7050, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 489,351 | 91,789 | $0.66 | $0.52 |
| 2023 | 518,411 | 96,612 | $0.63 | $0.50 |
| 2024 | 489,340 | 91,517 | $0.64 | $0.51 |
States with the most J7050 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 130,766 | $0.51 |
| Florida | 66,336 | $0.51 |
| New York | 54,222 | $0.51 |
| Texas | 28,607 | $0.51 |
| North Carolina | 19,065 | $0.51 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 20 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 10 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for J7050
- 1982-01-01: J7050 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code J7050?
J7050 is the HCPCS Level II code for infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc. Short descriptor: "Normal saline solution infus".
How much does Medicare pay for J7050?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $0.51 per service (average allowed $0.64).
Does Medicare cover J7050?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of J7050 can be billed per day?
20 on outpatient hospital claims; 10 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related J70 codes
- J7030 — Infusion, normal saline solution , 1000 cc
- J7040 — Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit)
- J7042 — 5% dextrose/normal saline (500 ml = 1 unit)
- J7060 — 5% dextrose/water (500 ml = 1 unit)
- J7070 — Infusion, d5w, 1000 cc
Building a device that would bill under a code like this? Caduvo matches a device description to HCPCS/CPT codes, Medicare coverage and payment, and the FDA pathway in one report.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under J7050
- Watch J7050 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for J7050
Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.