Lactated Ringers Injection, Solution
NDC Package 17271-710-05

View Billable Units, 11-Digit Conversion Format, and RxNorm mappings
Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. NDC HCPCS Crosswalk
    3. Other Packages
    4. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Lactated Ringers (sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, calcium chloride) injection is lactated Ringer's Injection is indicated as a source of water and electrolytes or as an alkalinizing agent. This formulation utilizes a injection, solution delivery system. Marketed by Becton Dickinson And Company, this product is identified by NDC 17271-710 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA209338.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
17271-710-05
Package Description
30 BAG in 1 CARTON / 250 mL in 1 BAG
Product Code
17271-710
11-Digit Billing Format
17271071005
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 847630 - lactated Ringers Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 847630 - calcium chloride 0.2 MG/ML / potassium chloride 0.3 MG/ML / sodium chloride 6 MG/ML / sodium lactate 3.1 MG/ML Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 847630 - calcium chloride 0.2 MG/ML / K+ chloride 0.3 MG/ML / NaCl 6 MG/ML / sodium lactate 3.1 MG/ML Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 847630 - calcium chloride 0.2 MG/ML / Pot chloride 0.3 MG/ML / NaCl 6 MG/ML / sodium lactate 3.1 MG/ML Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 847630 - calcium chloride 20 MG / potassium chloride 30 MG / sodium chloride 600 MG / sodium lactate 310 MG per 100 ML Ringer's Injectable Solution

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Lactated Ringers
Non-Proprietary Name
Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride
Substance Name
Calcium Chloride; Potassium Chloride; Sodium Chloride; Sodium Lactate
Dosage Form
Injection, Solution - A liquid preparation containing one or more drug substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents that is suitable for injection.
Administration Route
Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
Active Ingredient(s)
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Lactated Ringer's Injection is indicated as a source of water and electrolytes or as an alkalinizing agent.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Becton Dickinson And Company
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA209338
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
01-28-2019
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Billing & HCPCS Mapping

To facilitate insurance claims and reimbursement, this drug package is mapped to specific HCPCS administrative codes. This crosswalk aligns clinical data with the billing standards used in ASP (Average Sales Price), AWP, and OPPS payment systems. Use the cards below to identify the correct billable units for provider claims.

J7120
Source: PDAC
RINGERS LACTATE INFUSION, UP TO 1000 CC
HCPCS Dosage 1000 ML
Units / Pkg

Note for Medical Coders: These mappings are synthesized from various CMS datasets including OPPS, PrEP, and DAC (Data Analysis and Coding) contractors. Always confirm unit conversions against the current quarter's pricing files before final submission.

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (17271-710). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

17271-710-06
20 BAG in 1 CARTON / 500 mL in 1 BAG
17271-710-07
10 BAG in 1 CARTON / 1000 mL in 1 BAG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 17271-710-05 identifies a specific commercial package of 30 bag in 1 carton / 250 ml in 1 bag of Lactated Ringers, a human prescription drug labeled by Becton Dickinson And Company. This injection, solution is formulated for intravenous use and contains calcium chloride; potassium chloride; sodium chloride; sodium lactate as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Becton Dickinson And Company on January 28, 2019. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Becton Dickinson And Company product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 17271071005. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
17271-710-05
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
17271-0710-05

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.