dballard2004
True Blue
What is the HCPCS J code for sodium chloride administered through an IV? We found J2912 but this is an injection code and it was deleted in 2006. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
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Wiki Need J Code for IV
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Lisa Bledsoe
True Blue
What is it being administered for?
Erica1217
Guest
Sodium chloride the same thing as normal saline... look at the codes for normal saline based on the amount infused, J7030, J7050, etc.
Erica
Ericadballard2004
True Blue
I checked with the nurse. She says that sodium chloride and saline are not the same (her opinion). Does anyone else have a take here? Thanks.
Erica1217
Guest
Oh yeah, she's right. I googled it, but must have read too fast. I looked again and Normal saline is sodium chloride mixed with water. Sorry about that!
If infusion of just sodium chloride, I guess you'll have to use the unlisted code. I searched and searched and there is no longer a code for that.
Erica
If infusion of just sodium chloride, I guess you'll have to use the unlisted code. I searched and searched and there is no longer a code for that.
Ericadballard2004
True Blue
Thanks, Erica! I appreciate your help.