Arranon Injection
NDC Package 0078-0683-06

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

This product is approaching its end of marketing date. An upcoming end of marketing date means the product has been delisted but will remain in the NDC database until the end of marketing date is reached. In most cases, the FDA advises firms to use the expiration date of the last lot produced as the end marketing date, reflecting the possibility that the product may still be available even after manufacturing has stopped.

Arranon (nelarabine) injection is a medication used to treat certain cancers (leukemia, lymphoma). This formulation utilizes a injection delivery system. Marketed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, this product is identified by NDC 0078-0683 and is authorized under FDA application NDA021877.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0078-0683-06
Package Description
6 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 50 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code
0078-0683
11-Digit Billing Format
00078068306
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Arranon
Non-Proprietary Name
Nelarabine
Substance Name
Nelarabine
Dosage Form
Injection - A sterile preparation intended for parenteral use; five distinct classes of injections exist as defined by the USP.
Administration Route
Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
Active Ingredient(s)
NELARABINE 5 mg/mL
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat certain cancers (leukemia, lymphoma). Nelarabine is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA021877
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
10-05-2016
End Marketing Date
09-30-2026
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.

J9261
Source: PDAC
INJECTION, NELARABINE, 50 MG
HCPCS Dosage 50 MG
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 (0078-0683). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

0078-0683-61
50 mL in 1 VIAL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0078-0683-06 identifies a specific commercial package of 6 vial in 1 carton / 50 ml in 1 vial of Arranon, a human prescription drug labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. This injection is formulated for intravenous use and contains nelarabine 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 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation on October 05, 2016.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat certain cancers (leukemia, lymphoma). Nelarabine is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

How is this Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00078068306. 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 (4-4-2)
0078-0683-06
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00078-0683-06

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