NDC Package 16729-242-31 Zoledronic Acid

Injection Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
16729-242-31
Package Description:
1 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Zoledronic Acid
Non-Proprietary Name:
Zoledronic Acid
Substance Name:
Zoledronic Acid
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with cancer. Zoledronic acid is also used with cancer chemotherapy to treat bone problems that may occur with multiple myeloma and other types of cancer (such as breast, lung) that have spread to the bones. Zoledronic acid belongs to a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. It lowers high blood calcium levels by reducing the amount of calcium released from your bones into your blood. It also works by slowing the breakdown of your bones by cancer to prevent bone fractures.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
16729024231
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 351114 - zoledronic acid 4 MG in 5 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 351114 - 5 ML zoledronic acid 0.8 MG/ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 351114 - zoledronic acid 4 MG per 5 ML Injection
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Accord Healthcare Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Injection - A sterile preparation intended for parenteral use; five distinct classes of injections exist as defined by the USP.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA205279
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    10-16-2017
    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 16729-242-31 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    16729024231J3489Zoledronic acid 1mg1 MG5144

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 16729-242-31?

    The NDC Packaged Code 16729-242-31 is assigned to a package of 1 vial in 1 carton / 5 ml in 1 vial of Zoledronic Acid, a human prescription drug labeled by Accord Healthcare Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection and is administered via intravenous form.

    Is NDC 16729-242 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Zoledronic Acid with product code 16729-242 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Accord Healthcare Inc. on October 16, 2017 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 16729-242-31?

    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 16729-242-31?

    The 11-digit format is 16729024231. 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 5-3-2 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
    5-3-216729-242-315-4-216729-0242-31