HCPCS J7042
5% dextrose/normal saline
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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HCPCS J7042 at a glance
- Code
- J7042
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- 5% dextrose/normal saline
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is HCPCS code J7042?
HCPCS J7042 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for 5% dextrose/normal saline. Its official short descriptor is "5% dextrose/normal saline". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS J7042 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS J7042 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is HCPCS J7042 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.