HCPCS Code J7120: Ringer’s Lactate Infusion, Up to 1000 cc

It can take anywhere between 1 and 2 hours. This includes the setup of the IV pole and lines.

As with any injection, there will be discomfort and pain in the injection site, and there might even be slight swelling after the injection is done. Adverse reactions include fluid overload and further imbalances in electrolytes. If the patient is somehow allergic to the IV fluids, they will have an allergic reaction. Infections of the IV site may emerge, but this can be prevented by applying an antiseptic to the site before the injection.

Some patients will notice the effects immediately. Some may take a couple of minutes to a few hours.