HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J7040Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit)
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J7040
J7040 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit).
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1984, and its current record took effect 01/01/1997.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Normal saline solution infus
- Date added
- 01/01/1984
- Action effective
- 01/01/1997
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about J7040
Is HCPCS J7040 still valid?
- Yes. J7040 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover J7040?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.