Sodium Chloride
NDC Package 0409-7972-08
Package Information
Sodium Chloride is this solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body. Marketed by Hospira, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 0409-7972 and is authorized under FDA application NDA018314.
Identification & Billing
Clinical Specifications
Regulatory & Marketing
Hierarchy Structure
- 0409 - Hospira, Inc.
- 0409-7972 - Sodium Chloride
- 0409-7972-08 - 4 POUCH in 1 CASE / 1 BAG in 1 POUCH / 3000 mL in 1 BAG
- 0409-7972 - Sodium Chloride
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Billing & HCPCS Mapping
To facilitate insurance claims and reimbursement, this drug package is mapped to specific HCPCS administrative codes. This crosswalk aligns clinical data with the billing standards used in ASP (Average Sales Price), AWP, and OPPS payment systems. Use the cards below to identify the correct billable units for provider claims.
Note for Medical Coders: These mappings are synthesized from various CMS datasets including OPPS, PrEP, and DAC (Data Analysis and Coding) contractors. Always confirm unit conversions against the current quarter's pricing files before final submission.
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Other Available Packages
The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (0409-7972). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distribution configuration for this product package?
The code 0409-7972-08 identifies a specific commercial package of 4 pouch in 1 case / 1 bag in 1 pouch / 3000 ml in 1 bag of Sodium Chloride, labeled by Hospira, Inc.. 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 Hospira, Inc. on May 10, 2005. The current certification is valid through May 01, 2021.
What are the primary indications for this medication?
This solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body. Sodium chloride solution may also be mixed with other medications given by injection into a vein.
How is this Hospira, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?
For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00409797208. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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:
Note: The zero is added to the Labeler segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.
