Sodium Chloride Irrigant
NDC Package 0264-2201-70

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

Sodium Chloride irrigants is this solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body. This formulation utilizes a irrigant delivery system. Marketed by B. Braun Medical Inc., this product is identified by NDC 0264-2201 and is authorized under FDA application NDA016733.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0264-2201-70
Package Description
4 CONTAINER in 1 CASE / 4000 mL in 1 CONTAINER
Product Code
0264-2201
11-Digit Billing Format
00264220170
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sodium Chloride
Non-Proprietary Name
Sodium Chloride
Substance Name
Sodium Chloride
Dosage Form
Irrigant - A sterile solution intended to bathe or flush open wounds or body cavities; they're used topically, never parenterally.
Administration Route
Irrigation - Administration to bathe or flush open wounds or body cavities.
Active Ingredient(s)
SODIUM CHLORIDE .9 g/100mL
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body. Sodium chloride solution may also be mixed with other medications given by injection into a vein.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA016733
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
09-14-2009
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
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.

A4217
Source: PDAC
STERILE WATER/SALINE, 500 ML
HCPCS Dosage 500 ML
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 (0264-2201). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

0264-2201-00
16 CONTAINER in 1 CASE / 1000 mL in 1 CONTAINER
0264-2201-10
16 CONTAINER in 1 CASE / 500 mL in 1 CONTAINER
0264-2201-50
8 CONTAINER in 1 CASE / 2000 mL in 1 CONTAINER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0264-2201-70 identifies a specific commercial package of 4 container in 1 case / 4000 ml in 1 container of Sodium Chloride, a human prescription drug labeled by B. Braun Medical Inc.. This irrigant is formulated for irrigation use and contains sodium chloride 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 B. Braun Medical Inc. on September 14, 2009. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body. Sodium chloride solution may also be mixed with other medications given by injection into a vein.

How is this B. Braun Medical Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00264220170. 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)
0264-2201-70
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00264-2201-70

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