NDC Package 0006-4837-03 Pneumovax 23
Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent Injection, Solution Intramuscular; Subcutaneous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm
Package Information
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NDC Package Code:
0006-4837-03
Package Description:
10 SYRINGE, GLASS in 1 CARTON / .5 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS (0006-4837-01)
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Pneumovax 23
Non-Proprietary Name:
Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent
Substance Name:
Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 1 Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 10a Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 11a Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 12f Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 14 Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 15b Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 17f Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 18c Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 19a Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 19f Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 2 Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 20 Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 22f Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 23f Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 3 Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 33f Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 4 Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 5 Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 6b Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 7f Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 8 Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 9n Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen; Streptococcus Pneumoniae Type 9v Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen
Usage Information:
This vaccine helps protect against serious infection (e.g., meningitis, bacteria in the blood) due to certain bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae). This vaccine is important for preventing infection in individuals at risk (e.g., those with heart disease, lung disease, liver disease, diabetes, alcoholism, spleen problems, sickle cell anemia, or HIV, or those living in a nursing home).
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00006483703
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
Product Type:
Vaccine
Labeler Name:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc
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(s):
Active Ingredient(s):
Pharmacologic Class(es):
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
BLA101094
Marketing Category:
BLA - A product marketed under an approved Biologic License Application.
Start Marketing Date:
07-21-2014
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2024
Exclude Flag:
N
Code Structure:
- 0006 - Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc
- 0006-4837 - Pneumovax 23
- 0006-4837-03 - 10 SYRINGE, GLASS in 1 CARTON / .5 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS (0006-4837-01)
- 0006-4837 - Pneumovax 23
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NDC HCPCS Crosswalk
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NDC 0006-4837-03 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.
| NDC Billing Code | HCPCS Code | HCPCS Code Desc. | Dosage | Package Size | Package Quantity | Billable Units | Billable Units / Pkg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00006483703 | 90732 | PPSV23 VACC 2 YRS+ SUBQ/IM | 0.5 ML | 0.5 | 10 | 1 | 10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NDC 0006-4837-03?
The NDC Packaged Code 0006-4837-03 is assigned to a package of 10 syringe, glass in 1 carton / .5 ml in 1 syringe, glass (0006-4837-01) of Pneumovax 23, a vaccine label labeled by Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc. The product's dosage form is injection, solution and is administered via intramuscular; subcutaneous form.
Is NDC 0006-4837 included in the NDC Directory?
Yes, Pneumovax 23 with product code 0006-4837 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc on July 21, 2014 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.
What is the NDC billing unit for package 0006-4837-03?
The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.
What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0006-4837-03?
The 11-digit format is 00006483703. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.
This package code is originally configured in a 4-4-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:
| 10-Digit Format | 10-Digit Original Code | 11-Digit Format | 11-Digit Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-4-2 | 0006-4837-03 | 5-4-2 | 00006-4837-03 |