Cefepime Injection, Powder, For Solution
NDC Package 44567-131-10

View Billable Units, 11-Digit Conversion Format, and RxNorm mappings

Package Information

Cefepime injection is cefepime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This formulation utilizes a injection, powder, for solution delivery system. Marketed by Wg Critical Care, Llc, this product is identified by NDC 44567-131 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA065441.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
44567-131-10
Package Description
10 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 20 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code
11-Digit Billing Format
44567013110
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Cefepime
Non-Proprietary Name
Cefepime
Substance Name
Cefepime Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
Injection, Powder, For Solution - A sterile preparation intended for reconstitution to form a solution for parenteral use.
Administration Route
Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
Active Ingredient(s)
Usage Information
Cefepime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Wg Critical Care, Llc
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA065441
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
03-31-2021
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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.

Source: PDAC
INJECTION, CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE, 500 MG
HCPCS Dosage 500 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 44567-131-10 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 vial in 1 carton / 20 ml in 1 vial of Cefepime, a human prescription drug labeled by Wg Critical Care, Llc. This injection, powder, for solution is formulated for intravenous use and contains cefepime hydrochloride 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 Wg Critical Care, Llc on March 31, 2021. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Cefepime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

How is this Wg Critical Care, Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 44567013110. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 1 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)
44567-131-10
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
44567-0131-10

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