Petroleum Jelly
NDC Package 36800-519-27

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

Package Information

Petroleum (white petrolatum) jellies is change wet and soilded diapers promptlycleanse the diaper area, and allow to dryapply product liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, and expecially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged. This formulation utilizes a jelly delivery system. Marketed by Topco Associates Llc, this product is identified by NDC 36800-519 and is authorized under FDA application M016.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
36800-519-27
Package Description
368 g in 1 JAR
Product Code
36800-519
11-Digit Billing Format
36800051927
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
368 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Petroleum
Non-Proprietary Name
White Petrolatum
Substance Name
Petrolatum
Dosage Form
Jelly - A class of gels, which are semisolid systems that consist of suspensions made up of either small inorganic particles or large organic molecules interpenetrated by a liquid--in which the structural coherent matrix contains a high portion of liquid, usually water.
Administration Route
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
PETROLATUM 1 g/g
Usage Information
Change wet and soilded diapers promptlycleanse the diaper area, and allow to dryapply product liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, and expecially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Topco Associates Llc
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M016
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
11-15-1990
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 36800-519-27 identifies a specific commercial package of 368 g in 1 jar of Petroleum, a human over the counter drug labeled by Topco Associates Llc. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 368 billable units per package. This jelly is formulated for topical use and contains petrolatum 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 Topco Associates Llc on November 15, 1990. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Topco Associates Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 36800051927. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 368 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)
36800-519-27
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
36800-0519-27

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