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NDC Package 0591-2888-30 Hydroxocobalamin

Injection, Solution Intramuscular - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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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:
0591-2888-30
Package Description:
1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 30 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE
Product Code:
0591-2888
Proprietary Name:
Hydroxocobalamin
Non-Proprietary Name:
Hydroxocobalamin
Substance Name:
Hydroxocobalamin Acetate
Usage Information:
Hydroxocobalamin is a man-made injectable form of vitamin B12 used to treat low levels (deficiency) of this vitamin. Vitamin B12 helps your body use fat and carbohydrates for energy and make new protein. It is also important for normal blood, cells, and nerves. Most people get enough vitamin B12 in their diet, but a deficiency may occur in certain health conditions (e.g., poor nutrition, stomach/intestinal problems, infection, cancer). Serious vitamin B12 deficiency may result in anemia, stomach problems, and nerve damage.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00591288830
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 317106 - hydroxocobalamin 1000 MCG/ML Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 317106 - hydroxocobalamin 1 MG/ML Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 317106 - hydroxocobalamin (as hydroxocobalamin acetate) 1000 MCG/ML Injectable Solution
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Actavis Pharma, 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):
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • HYDROXOCOBALAMIN ACETATE 1000 ug/mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Antidote - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA085998
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    11-12-2010
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    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 0591-2888-30 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    00591288830J3425Inj, hydroxocobalamin10 MCG30130003000

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0591-2888-30?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0591-2888-30 is assigned to a package of 1 vial, multi-dose in 1 carton / 30 ml in 1 vial, multi-dose of Hydroxocobalamin, a human prescription drug labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection, solution and is administered via intramuscular form.

    Is NDC 0591-2888 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Hydroxocobalamin with product code 0591-2888 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Actavis Pharma, Inc. on November 12, 2010 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 0591-2888-30?

    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 0591-2888-30?

    The 11-digit format is 00591288830. 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
    4-4-20591-2888-305-4-200591-2888-30