S5010 HCPCS code: 5% dextrose and 0.45% normal saline, 1000 ml
S5010 is the HCPCS Level II code for 5% dextrose and 0.45% normal saline, 1000 ml. Its Medicare coverage code is I (Not payable by Medicare): Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | S codes — Temporary national codes (non-Medicare) |
| Coverage code | I — Not payable by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2001-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2001-01-01 |
What changed for S5010
- 2001-01-01: S5010 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 S5010?
S5010 is the HCPCS Level II code for 5% dextrose and 0.45% normal saline, 1000 ml. Short descriptor: "5% dextrose and 0.45% saline".
Does Medicare cover S5010?
Coverage code I — Not payable by Medicare. Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Related S50 codes
- S5000 — Prescription drug, generic
- S5001 — Prescription drug, brand name
- S5011 — 5% dextrose in lactated ringer's, 1000 ml
- S5012 — 5% dextrose with potassium chloride, 1000 ml
- S5013 — 5% dextrose/0.45% normal saline with potassium chloride and magnesium sulfate, 1000 ml
- S5014 — 5% dextrose/0.45% normal saline with potassium chloride and magnesium sulfate, 1500 ml
- S5035 — Home infusion therapy, routine service of infusion device (e.g., pump maintenance)
- S5036 — Home infusion therapy, repair of infusion device (e.g., pump repair)
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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.