NDC Package 0409-0144-11 Azithromycin

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

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0409-0144-11
Package Description:
10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0409-0144-21)
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Azithromycin
Non-Proprietary Name:
Azithromycin
Substance Name:
Azithromycin Monohydrate
Usage Information:
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00409014411
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
10 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1668238 - azithromycin 500 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1668238 - azithromycin (as azithromycin dihydrate) 500 MG Injection
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Hospira, 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.
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA065500
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    06-26-2009
    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 0409-0144-11 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    00409014411J0456Azithromycin500 MG110110

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    0409-0144-1010 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0409-0144-31)

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0409-0144-11?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0409-0144-11 is assigned to a package of 10 vial, single-dose in 1 tray / 1 injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution in 1 vial, single-dose (0409-0144-21) of Azithromycin, a human prescription drug labeled by Hospira, 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 10 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 0409-0144 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Azithromycin with product code 0409-0144 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Hospira, Inc. on June 26, 2009 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 0409-0144-11?

    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 10.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0409-0144-11?

    The 11-digit format is 00409014411. 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
    4-4-20409-0144-115-4-200409-0144-11