Azithromycin
NDC Package 21695-548-15

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Marketed by Rebel Distributors Corp., this product is identified by NDC 21695-548 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA065419.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
21695-548-15
Package Description
15 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
21695-548
11-Digit Billing Format
21695054815
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
15 ML
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Azithromycin
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Rebel Distributors Corp.
FDA Application #
ANDA065419
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
06-24-2008
Listing Expiration
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 21695-548-15 identifies a specific commercial package of 15 ml in 1 bottle of Azithromycin, labeled by Rebel Distributors Corp.. This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 15 billable units per package. 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 Rebel Distributors Corp. on June 24, 2008. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

How is this Rebel Distributors Corp. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 21695054815. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 15 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 (5-3-2)
21695-548-15
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
21695-0548-15

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