Helium Gas
NDC Package 12213-710-40

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Helium gases is a human prescription drug administered via respiratory (inhalation) route. This formulation utilizes a gas delivery system. Marketed by Nexair, Llc, this product is identified by NDC 12213-710 and is authorized under FDA application NDA209033.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
12213-710-40
Package Description
425 L in 1 CYLINDER
Product Code
12213-710
11-Digit Billing Format
12213071040
RxNorm Crosswalk
RxCUI: 347675 - helium 99.9 % Gas for Inhalation

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Helium
Non-Proprietary Name
Helium
Substance Name
Helium
Dosage Form
Gas - Any elastic aeriform fluid in which the molecules are separated from one another and so have free paths.
Administration Route
Respiratory (inhalation) - Administration within the respiratory tract by inhaling orally or nasally for local or systemic effect.
Active Ingredient(s)
HELIUM 999 mL/L

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Nexair, Llc
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA209033
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
06-01-1996
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
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 (12213-710). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

12213-710-12
6145 L in 1 CYLINDER
12213-710-13
408 L in 1 CYLINDER
12213-710-20
6201 L in 1 CYLINDER
12213-710-21
8240 L in 1 CYLINDER
12213-710-22
1019 L in 1 CYLINDER
12213-710-50
2067 L in 1 CYLINDER
12213-710-58
586 L in 1 CYLINDER
12213-710-60
113 L in 1 CYLINDER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 12213-710-40 identifies a specific commercial package of 425 l in 1 cylinder of Helium, a human prescription drug labeled by Nexair, Llc. This gas is formulated for respiratory (inhalation) use and contains helium as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Nexair, Llc on June 01, 1996. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Nexair, Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 12213071040. 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 (5-3-2)
12213-710-40
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
12213-0710-40

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