Calcitriol
NDC Package 43353-034-81

The code 43353-034-81 identifies a specific commercial package of 800 capsule in 1 bottle, plastic of Calcitriol, labeled by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 800 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc on March 27, 2006. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2022.

Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D. Most people get enough vitamin D from exposure to the sun and from fortified food products (e.g., dairy products, vitamins). Vitamin D helps control parathyroid hormone and the levels of certain minerals (e.g., calcium, phosphorus) that are needed for building and keeping strong bones. Before regular vitamin D can be used by the body, it needs to be changed to the active form by the liver and kidneys. Calcitriol is used in patients with kidney disease who can't make enough of the active form of Vitamin D. This medication is also used to prevent and treat certain types of calcium/phosphorus/parathyroid problems that can happen with long-term kidney dialysis or hypoparathyroidism. Calcitriol is usually used along with specific diet recommendations and sometimes other medications.

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 43353003481. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 800 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.