NDC Package 0409-7811-24 Metronidazole

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

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0409-7811-24
Package Description:
24 POUCH in 1 CASE / 1 BAG in 1 POUCH / 100 mL in 1 BAG (0409-7811-31)
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Metronidazole
Non-Proprietary Name:
Metronidazole
Substance Name:
Metronidazole
Usage Information:
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria and parasites. This antibiotic treats only certain bacterial and parasitic infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Metronidazole may also be used with other medications to treat certain stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by a bacteria (H. pylori).
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00409781124
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 311683 - metroNIDAZOLE 500 MG in 100 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 311683 - 100 ML metronidazole 5 MG/ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 311683 - metronidazole 500 MG per 100 ML Injection
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Hospira, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Solution - A liquid preparation containing one or more drug substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents that is suitable for injection.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA018890
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    09-07-2005
    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 0409-7811-24 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    00409781124J1836Inj, metronidazole, 10 mg10 MG10024501200

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    0409-7811-3720 POUCH in 1 CASE / 4 BAG in 1 POUCH (0409-7811-32) / 100 mL in 1 BAG (0409-7811-11)

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0409-7811-24?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0409-7811-24 is assigned to a package of 24 pouch in 1 case / 1 bag in 1 pouch / 100 ml in 1 bag (0409-7811-31) of Metronidazole, a human prescription drug labeled by Hospira, Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection, solution and is administered via intravenous form.

    Is NDC 0409-7811 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Metronidazole with product code 0409-7811 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Hospira, Inc. on September 07, 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 0409-7811-24?

    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 0409-7811-24?

    The 11-digit format is 00409781124. 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
    4-4-20409-7811-245-4-200409-7811-24