Sodium Chloride
NDC Package 0409-7983-03

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

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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 0409-7983 and is authorized under FDA application NDA016366.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0409-7983-03
Package Description
24 POUCH in 1 CASE / 1 BAG in 1 POUCH / 500 mL in 1 BAG
Product Code
11-Digit Billing Format
00409798303
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sodium Chloride
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
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.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Hospira, Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA016366
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
02-24-1972
End Marketing Date
01-01-2021
Listing Expiration
01-01-2021
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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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.

Source: PDAC
INFUSION, NORMAL SALINE SOLUTION, STERILE (500 ML=1 UNIT)
HCPCS Dosage 500 ML
Units / Pkg

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 (0409-7983). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

24 POUCH in 1 CASE / 1 BAG in 1 POUCH / 250 mL in 1 BAG
12 POUCH in 1 CASE / 1 BAG in 1 POUCH / 1000 mL in 1 BAG
24 BAG in 1 CASE / 250 mL in 1 BAG
24 POUCH in 1 CASE / 1 BAG in 1 POUCH / 250 mL in 1 BAG
18 POUCH in 1 CASE / 1 BAG in 1 POUCH / 500 mL in 1 BAG
32 POUCH in 1 CASE / 1 BAG in 1 POUCH / 150 mL in 1 BAG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0409-7983-03 identifies a specific commercial package of 24 pouch in 1 case / 1 bag in 1 pouch / 500 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 February 24, 1972. The current certification is valid through January 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: 00409798303. 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:

10-Digit Format (4-4-2)
0409-7983-03
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00409-7983-03

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