Docusate Sodium
NDC Package 48433-101-01

The code 48433-101-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 capsule, liquid filled in 1 box, unit-dose of Docusate Sodium, labeled by Safecor Health, Llc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 100 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 Safecor Health, Llc on May 01, 2000. The current certification is valid through October 01, 2024.

This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. Some medications and conditions can make constipation more likely. Stool softeners such as docusate are often the first method used for preventing and treating this type of constipation. Docusate is often used when straining to have a bowel movement should be avoided (e.g., after a heart attack or surgery). Docusate is a stool softener. It works by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making the stool softer and easier to pass.

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 48433010101. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 100 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.