Calcium Carbonate
NDC Package 0054-8120-25

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Calcium Carbonate is a . Marketed by West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., this product is identified by NDC 0054-8120 and is authorized under FDA application part331.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0054-8120-25
Package Description
10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code
0054-8120
11-Digit Billing Format
00054812025
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
10 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Calcium Carbonate
Dosage Form
-

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp.
FDA Application #
part331
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL - A product marketed pursuant to a final Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph.
Start Marketing Date
11-18-2004
End Marketing Date
05-24-2019
Listing Expiration
05-24-2019
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0054-8120-25 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 blister pack in 1 carton / 10 tablet in 1 blister pack of Calcium Carbonate, labeled by West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp.. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. on November 18, 2004. The current certification is valid through May 24, 2019.

How is this West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00054812025. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 10 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)
0054-8120-25
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00054-8120-25

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