Alimta Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution
NDC Package 0002-7640-01

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

Package Information

Alimta (pemetrexed disodium) injection is pemetrexed is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as lung cancer, mesothelioma). This formulation utilizes a injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution delivery system. Marketed by Eli Lilly And Company, this product is identified by NDC 0002-7640 and is authorized under FDA application NDA021462.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0002-7640-01
Package Description
1 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 4 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code
0002-7640
11-Digit Billing Format
00002764001
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Alimta
Non-Proprietary Name
Pemetrexed Disodium
Substance Name
Pemetrexed Disodium Heptahydrate
Dosage Form
Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution - A dosage form intended for the solution prepared by lyophilization ("freeze drying"), a process which involves the removal of water from products in the frozen state at extremely low pressures; this is intended for subsequent addition of liquid to create a solution that conforms in all respects to the requirements for Injections.
Administration Route
Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
Active Ingredient(s)
PEMETREXED DISODIUM HEPTAHYDRATE 100 mg/4mL
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Pemetrexed is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as lung cancer, mesothelioma). It is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Eli Lilly And Company
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA021462
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
09-07-2007
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.

J9305
Source: ASP
Inj. pemetrexed nos 10mg
HCPCS Dosage 10 MG
Units / Pkg 10

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0002-7640-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 vial in 1 carton / 4 ml in 1 vial of Alimta, a human prescription drug labeled by Eli Lilly And Company. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package. This injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution is formulated for intravenous use and contains pemetrexed disodium heptahydrate 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 Eli Lilly And Company on September 07, 2007. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Pemetrexed is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as lung cancer, mesothelioma). It is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

How is this Eli Lilly And Company product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00002764001. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 1 total billable units per package. 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 (4-4-2)
0002-7640-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00002-7640-01

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