Nitrous Oxide Gas
NDC Package 24312-003-01

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

Package Information

Nitrous Oxide gases is a human prescription drug administered via respiratory (inhalation) route. This formulation utilizes a gas delivery system. Marketed by Airtec Gases, Llc, this product is identified by NDC 24312-003 and is authorized under FDA application NDA205704.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
24312-003-01
Package Description
1477 L in 1 CYLINDER
Product Code
24312-003
11-Digit Billing Format
24312000301
RxNorm Crosswalk
RxCUI: 312022 - nitrous oxide 99 % Gas for Inhalation

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Nitrous Oxide
Non-Proprietary Name
Nitrous Oxide
Substance Name
Nitrous Oxide
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)
NITROUS OXIDE 99 L/100L

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Airtec Gases, Llc
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA205704
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
01-01-2004
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
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 24312-003-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 1477 l in 1 cylinder of Nitrous Oxide, a human prescription drug labeled by Airtec Gases, Llc. This gas is formulated for respiratory (inhalation) use and contains nitrous oxide 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 Airtec Gases, Llc on January 01, 2004. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Airtec Gases, Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 24312000301. 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)
24312-003-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
24312-0003-01

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