Potassium Chloride
NDC Package 0338-0318-02

View Billable Units, 11-Digit Conversion Format, and RxNorm mappings
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.

Potassium Chloride is a medication a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Marketed by Baxter Healthcare Corporation, this product is identified by NDC 0338-0318 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA085499.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0338-0318-02
Package Description
250 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
0338-0318
11-Digit Billing Format
00338031802
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
250 ML

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Potassium Chloride
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FDA Application #
ANDA085499
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
10-13-1977
End Marketing Date
01-06-2011
Listing Expiration
01-06-2011
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

The NDC Directory contains ONLY information on final marketed drugs submitted to FDA electronically by labelers. A labeler might be a manufacturer, re-packager or re-labeler. The product information included in the NDC directory does not indicate that FDA has verified the information provided by the product labeler. Assigned NDC numbers are not in any way an indication of FDA approval of the product.

* Please review the full disclaimer at the bottom of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0338-0318-02 identifies a specific commercial package of 250 ml in 1 bottle of Potassium Chloride, labeled by Baxter Healthcare Corporation. This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 250 billable units per package. 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 Baxter Healthcare Corporation on October 13, 1977. The current certification is valid through January 06, 2011.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics.

How is this Baxter Healthcare Corporation product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00338031802. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 250 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)
0338-0318-02
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00338-0318-02

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