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NDC Package 0548-5850-00 Glucagon

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    1. Package Information
    2. NDC HCPCS Crosswalk
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
0548-5850-00
Package Description:
1 KIT in 1 KIT * 1 mL in 1 VIAL (0548-5905-00) * 1 mL in 1 SYRINGE (0548-5831-00)
Product Code:
0548-5850
Proprietary Name:
Glucagon
Non-Proprietary Name:
Glucagon
Usage Information:
This medication is the same as your body's own glucagon, a natural substance that raises blood sugar by causing the body to release sugar stored in the liver. It is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that may cause you to need help from others. Make sure a family member or caregiver knows where you keep this medication and how to use it before you need their help.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00548585000
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 310497 - glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Kit - A packaged collection of related material.
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA208086
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-10-2021
    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 0548-5850-00 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    00548585000J1610Glucagon hydrochloride/1 mg1 MG1111

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0548-5850-00?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0548-5850-00 is assigned to a package of 1 kit in 1 kit * 1 ml in 1 vial (0548-5905-00) * 1 ml in 1 syringe (0548-5831-00) of Glucagon, a human prescription drug labeled by Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is kit and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 0548-5850 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Glucagon with product code 0548-5850 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on February 10, 2021 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 0548-5850-00?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0548-5850-00?

    The 11-digit format is 00548585000. 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
    4-4-20548-5850-005-4-200548-5850-00