NDC Package 0517-2340-10 Venofer

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

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0517-2340-10
Package Description:
10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 BOX / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Venofer
Non-Proprietary Name:
Iron Sucrose
Substance Name:
Iron Sucrose
Usage Information:
This medicine is used to treat "iron-poor" blood (anemia) in people with long-term kidney disease. You may need extra iron because of blood loss during kidney dialysis. Your body may also need more iron if you use the drug erythropoietin to help make new red blood cells. Iron is an important part of your red blood cells and is needed to transport oxygen in the body. Many patients with kidney disease cannot get enough iron from food and require injections.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00517234010
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1741261 - iron (as iron sucrose) 200 MG in 10 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1741261 - 10 ML iron sucrose 20 MG/ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1741261 - ferric oxide, saccharated 200 MG per 10 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1741261 - iron (as iron sucrose) 200 MG per 10 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1741263 - Venofer (iron) 200 MG in 10 mL Injection
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    American Regent, 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.
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA021135
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    11-10-2000
    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 0517-2340-10 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    00517234010J1756Iron sucrose injection1 MG5101001000

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    0517-2340-011 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 BOX / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
    0517-2340-2525 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
    0517-2340-9910 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0517-2340-10?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0517-2340-10 is assigned to a package of 10 vial, single-dose in 1 box / 5 ml in 1 vial, single-dose of Venofer, a human prescription drug labeled by American Regent, Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection, solution and is administered via intravenous form.

    Is NDC 0517-2340 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Venofer with product code 0517-2340 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by American Regent, Inc. on November 10, 2000 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 0517-2340-10?

    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 0517-2340-10?

    The 11-digit format is 00517234010. 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
    4-4-20517-2340-105-4-200517-2340-10