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NDC Package 0270-0556-15 Kinevac

Sincalide Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    1. Package Information
    2. NDC HCPCS Crosswalk
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
0270-0556-15
Package Description:
10 VIAL in 1 PACKAGE / 5 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code:
0270-0556
Proprietary Name:
Kinevac
Non-Proprietary Name:
Sincalide
Substance Name:
Sincalide
Usage Information:
Kinevac (Sincalide for Injection) may be used: (1) to stimulate gallbladder contraction, as may be assessed by various methods of diagnostic imaging, or to obtain by duodenal aspiration a sample of concentrated bile for analysis of cholesterol, bile salts, phospholipids, and crystals; (2) to stimulate pancreatic secretion (especially in conjunction with secretin) prior to obtaining a duodenal aspirate for analysis of enzyme activity, composition, and cytology; (3) to accelerate the transit of a barium meal through the small bowel, thereby decreasing the time and extent of radiation associated with fluoroscopy and x-ray examination of the intestinal tract.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00270055615
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 208236 - KINEVAC 5 MCG Injection
  • RxCUI: 208236 - sincalide 0.005 MG Injection [Kinevac]
  • RxCUI: 208236 - Kinevac 0.005 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 208236 - Kinevac 5 MCG Injection
  • RxCUI: 237982 - sincalide 5 MCG Injection
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    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(s):
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • SINCALIDE 5 ug/5mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Cholecystokinin Analog - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Cholecystokinin - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA017697
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    07-21-1976
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    NDC HCPCS Crosswalk

    This crosswalk is intended to help the public understand which drug products (identified by NDCs) are assigned to which HCPCS billing codes.

    NDC 0270-0556-15 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    00270055615J2805Sincalide injection5 MCG110110

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0270-0556-15?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0270-0556-15 is assigned to a package of 10 vial in 1 package / 5 ml in 1 vial of Kinevac, a human prescription drug labeled by Bracco Diagnostics Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution and is administered via intravenous form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 0270-0556 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Kinevac with product code 0270-0556 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Bracco Diagnostics Inc. on July 21, 1976 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 0270-0556-15?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0270-0556-15?

    The 11-digit format is 00270055615. 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    4-4-20270-0556-155-4-200270-0556-15