Methylprednisolone
NDC Package 0591-0790-01

View Billable Units, 11-Digit Conversion Format, and RxNorm mappings
Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Marketed by Actavis Pharma, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 0591-0790 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA040232.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0591-0790-01
Package Description
100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
0591-0790
11-Digit Billing Format
00591079001
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
100 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Methylprednisolone
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA040232
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
05-26-2016
End Marketing Date
09-30-2021
Listing Expiration
09-30-2021
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (0591-0790). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

0591-0790-21
21 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0591-0790-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle of Methylprednisolone, labeled by Actavis Pharma, 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 Actavis Pharma, Inc. on May 26, 2016. The current certification is valid through September 30, 2021.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

How is this Actavis Pharma, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00591079001. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 100 total billable units per package. 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)
0591-0790-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00591-0790-01

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