Sodium Sulfacetamide 9 Sulfur 4.5 Wash Rinse
NDC Package 42192-144-16

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

Package Information

Sodium Sulfacetamide 9 Sulfur 4.5 Wash (sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur) rinses is iNDICATIONS: Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% - Sulfur 4.5% Wash is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis. This formulation utilizes a rinse delivery system. Marketed by Acella Pharmaceuticals, Llc, this product is identified by NDC 42192-144.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
42192-144-16
Package Description
1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 454 g in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
42192-144
11-Digit Billing Format
42192014416
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
454 GM

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sodium Sulfacetamide 9 Sulfur 4.5 Wash
Non-Proprietary Name
Sulfacetamide Sodium And Sulfur
Substance Name
Sulfacetamide Sodium; Sulfur
Dosage Form
Rinse - A liquid used to cleanse by flushing.
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)
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
INDICATIONS: Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% - Sulfur 4.5% Wash is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Acella Pharmaceuticals, Llc
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER - An unapproved drug product in a marketing category that is not reflected on a particular list.
Start Marketing Date
03-20-2013
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 42192-144-16 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bottle in 1 carton / 454 g in 1 bottle of Sodium Sulfacetamide 9 Sulfur 4.5 Wash, a human prescription drug labeled by Acella Pharmaceuticals, Llc. This rinse is formulated for topical use and contains sulfacetamide sodium; sulfur 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 Acella Pharmaceuticals, Llc on March 20, 2013. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Acella Pharmaceuticals, Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 42192014416. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 454 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)
42192-144-16
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
42192-0144-16

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