NDC Package 0409-3308-03 Acetylcysteine

Solution Oral; Respiratory (inhalation) - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0409-3308-03
Package Description:
3 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 30 mL in 1 VIAL (0409-3308-11)
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Acetylcysteine
Non-Proprietary Name:
Acetylcysteine
Substance Name:
Acetylcysteine
Usage Information:
When inhaled by mouth, acetylcysteine is used to help thin and loosen mucus in the airways due to certain lung diseases (such as emphysema, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia). This effect helps you to clear the mucus from your lungs so that you can breathe easier. When taken by mouth, acetylcysteine is used to prevent liver damage from acetaminophen overdose.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00409330803
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 307718 - acetylcysteine 10 % Inhalation Solution
  • RxCUI: 307718 - acetylcysteine 100 MG/ML Inhalation Solution
  • RxCUI: 307719 - acetylcysteine 20 % Inhalation Solution
  • RxCUI: 307719 - acetylcysteine 200 MG/ML Inhalation Solution
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Hospira, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Solution - A clear, homogeneous liquid1 dosage form that contains one or more chemical substances dissolved in a solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Respiratory (inhalation) - Administration within the respiratory tract by inhaling orally or nasally for local or systemic effect.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA074037
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    06-01-2005
    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 0409-3308-03 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    00409330803J7608Acetylcysteine non-comp unit1 GM303618

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0409-3308-03?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0409-3308-03 is assigned to a package of 3 vial in 1 carton / 30 ml in 1 vial (0409-3308-11) of Acetylcysteine, a human prescription drug labeled by Hospira, Inc.. The product's dosage form is solution and is administered via oral; respiratory (inhalation) form.

    Is NDC 0409-3308 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Acetylcysteine with product code 0409-3308 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Hospira, Inc. on June 01, 2005 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 0409-3308-03?

    The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0409-3308-03?

    The 11-digit format is 00409330803. 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
    4-4-20409-3308-035-4-200409-3308-03