Calcium Acetate
NDC Package 24689-793-02

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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 discontinued by the firm.

Calcium Acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Marketed by Apnar Pharma, this product is identified by NDC 24689-793 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA211038.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
24689-793-02
Package Description
200 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
24689-793
11-Digit Billing Format
24689079302
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
200 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Calcium Acetate
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Apnar Pharma
FDA Application #
ANDA211038
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
03-06-2020
End Marketing Date
11-15-2021
Listing Expiration
11-15-2021
Exclude Flag
D
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 24689-793-02 identifies a specific commercial package of 200 capsule in 1 bottle, plastic of Calcium Acetate, labeled by Apnar Pharma. 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 Apnar Pharma on March 06, 2020. The current certification is valid through November 15, 2021.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body.

How is this Apnar Pharma product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 24689079302. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 200 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)
24689-793-02
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
24689-0793-02

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