NDC Package 0597-0053-45 Glucagen

Glucagon Hydrochloride Injection, Powder, For Solution Intramuscular; Intravenous; - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0597-0053-45
Package Description:
10 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 1 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Glucagen
Non-Proprietary Name:
Glucagon Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Glucagon Hydrochloride
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. To be ready ahead of time, make sure a family member or caregiver knows where you keep this medication and how to use it. Glucagon may also be used before certain X-ray procedures of the gut. It slows down movement of the stomach, intestines, and colon, which may help make the X-ray more clear.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00597005345
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 153095 - GlucaGen 1 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 153095 - glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection [GlucaGen]
  • RxCUI: 310497 - glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Powder, For Solution - A sterile preparation intended for reconstitution to form a solution for parenteral use.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Subcutaneous - Administration beneath the skin; hypodermic. Synonymous with the term SUBDERMAL.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA020918
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    06-22-2005
    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 0597-0053-45 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    00597005345J1610Glucagon hydrochloride/1 mg1 MG110110

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0597-0053-45?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0597-0053-45 is assigned to a package of 10 vial in 1 carton / 1 ml in 1 vial of Glucagen, a human prescription drug labeled by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, for solution and is administered via intramuscular; intravenous; subcutaneous form.

    Is NDC 0597-0053 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Glucagen with product code 0597-0053 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on June 22, 2005 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 0597-0053-45?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0597-0053-45?

    The 11-digit format is 00597005345. 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
    4-4-20597-0053-455-4-200597-0053-45