HCPCS Level II drug code
J7120 — Ringers lactate infusion, up to 1000 cc
In short
J7120 is the HCPCS Level II code for ringers lactate infusion, up to 1000 cc. CMS assigns NDCs for Lactated Ringers to it. The Medicare Part B payment limit is $2.369 per unit (October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026).
Code
CMS HCPCS file- Descriptor
- Ringers lactate infusion, up to 1000 cc
- Short descriptor
- Ringers lactate infusion
- Code set
- HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
- Effective
- Jan 1, 1997
Medicare Part B payment limit
CMS ASP fileEffective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Payment allowance limits subject to the ASP methodology are based on 2Q26 ASP data. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files
Units and claim line
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NDCs billed under J7120
CMS’s ASP NDC–HCPCS crosswalk (effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026) assigns 18 NDCs to J7120 for Lactated Ringers. Billing units per package are CMS’s figures for this code’s unit.
| Drug | NDC (11-digit) | Labeler | Package | Billing units per package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lactated Ringers | 00264-7750-00 | B. Braun Medical Inc. | 12 × 1,000 | 12 |
| Lactated Ringers | 00264-7750-07 | B. Braun Medical Inc. | 12 × 1,000 | 12 |
| Lactated Ringers | 00264-7750-10 | B. Braun Medical Inc. | 24 × 500 | 24 |
| Lactated Ringers | 00264-7750-20 | B. Braun Medical Inc. | 24 × 250 | 24 |
| Lactated Ringers | 00338-0117-02 | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 250 | 1 |
| Lactated Ringers | 00338-0117-03 | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 500 | 1 |
| Lactated Ringers | 00338-0117-04 | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 1,000 | 1 |
| Lactated Ringers | 00338-9600-12 | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 12 × 1,000 | 12 |
| Lactated Ringers | 00990-7953-02 | ICu Medical Inc. | 24 × 250 | 24 |
| Lactated Ringers | 00990-7953-03 | ICu Medical Inc. | 24 × 500 | 24 |
| Lactated Ringers | 00990-7953-09 | ICu Medical Inc. | 12 × 1,000 | 12 |
| Lactated Ringers | 51662-1516-01 | HF Acquisition Co. LLC, DBA HealthFirst | 1,000 | 1 |
| Lactated Ringers | 63323-0164-74 | FreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC | 30 × 250 | 30 |
| Lactated Ringers | 63323-0164-75 | FreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC | 20 × 500 | 20 |
| Lactated Ringers | 63323-0164-76 | FreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC | 10 × 1,000 | 10 |
| Lactated Ringers | 65219-0475-30 | FreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC | 30 × 250 | 30 |
| Lactated Ringers | 65219-0477-20 | FreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC | 20 × 500 | 20 |
| Lactated Ringers | 65219-0479-10 | FreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC | 10 × 1,000 | 10 |
J7120: common questions
- Is J7120 a CPT code?
- No. J7120 is a HCPCS Level II code, maintained by CMS, that identifies the drug supplied. CPT codes are five-digit numbers from the AMA that describe services. Giving the drug, for example an injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code. CPT codes for drug administration.
- What NDCs are billed under J7120?
- CMS's ASP crosswalk for October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 lists 18 NDCs under J7120, for Lactated Ringers. The table on this page shows each one with its billing units per package.
- What is the Medicare payment limit for J7120?
- $2.369 per 1000 cc, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, from CMS's Part B drug payment limit file. Multiply by the units billed for the allowed amount before deductible and coinsurance. It is not a coverage decision.