Haloperidol Powder
NDC Package 38779-0330-4

View Billable Units, 11-Digit Conversion Format, and RxNorm mappings
Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. NDC HCPCS Crosswalk
    3. Other Packages
    4. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Haloperidol powders is haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Medisca Inc., this product is identified by NDC 38779-0330.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
38779-0330-4
Package Description
25 g in 1 JAR
Product Code
38779-0330
11-Digit Billing Format
38779033004
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
25 GM

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Haloperidol
Non-Proprietary Name
Haloperidol
Substance Name
Haloperidol
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
HALOPERIDOL 1 g/g
Usage Information
Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is also used for severe behavior problems in hyperactive children when other treatments or medications have not worked. Haloperidol is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Medisca Inc.
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
07-21-2014
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Billing & HCPCS Mapping

To facilitate insurance claims and reimbursement, this drug package is mapped to specific HCPCS administrative codes. This crosswalk aligns clinical data with the billing standards used in ASP (Average Sales Price), AWP, and OPPS payment systems. Use the cards below to identify the correct billable units for provider claims.

J1630
Source: PDAC
INJECTION, HALOPERIDOL, UP TO 5 MG
HCPCS Dosage 5 MG
Units / Pkg

Note for Medical Coders: These mappings are synthesized from various CMS datasets including OPPS, PrEP, and DAC (Data Analysis and Coding) contractors. Always confirm unit conversions against the current quarter's pricing files before final submission.

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (38779-0330). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

38779-0330-1
10 g in 1 JAR
38779-0330-3
5 g in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS
38779-0330-5
100 g in 1 JAR
38779-0330-6
1 g in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 38779-0330-4 identifies a specific commercial package of 25 g in 1 jar of Haloperidol (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Medisca Inc.. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 25 billable units per package. This powder is formulated for use and contains haloperidol 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 Medisca Inc. on July 21, 2014. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is also used for severe behavior problems in hyperactive children when other treatments or medications have not worked. Haloperidol is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

How is this Medisca Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 38779033004. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 25 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 (5-4-1)
38779-0330-4
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
38779-0330-04

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