J7060 5% dextrose/water
Also known as: D5W, 5% dextrose in water
5 percent dextrose in water infusion provides intravenous carbohydrate calories and free water for hydration.
In Plain Language
sugar water IV; hydration with calories
Clinical Context
Used for maintenance hydration with carbohydrate supplementation. Hypotonic solution that distributes throughout total body water. Provides approximately 170 calories per liter.
RVU Information
CPT J7060 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
J-codes represent drugs administered by a healthcare provider (not self-administered). Documentation must include the drug name, dosage, route of administration, and medical necessity. Most payers require the National Drug Code (NDC) on the claim. Bill the appropriate administration code (96365-96379) in addition to the drug code.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code J7060?
CPT J7060 (5% dextrose/water) is a J Codes (Drugs) code. 5 percent dextrose in water infusion provides intravenous carbohydrate calories and free water for hydration.
How is J7060 administered?
CPT J7060 is administered by a healthcare provider, typically via injection or infusion. Used for maintenance hydration with carbohydrate supplementation. Hypotonic solution that distributes throughout total body water. Provides approximately 170 calories per liter. It is used by Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Anesthesiology.
When is CPT J7060 used?
Used for maintenance hydration with carbohydrate supplementation. Hypotonic solution that distributes throughout total body water. Provides approximately 170 calories per liter.
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