Oxygen Gas
NDC Package 49496-002-08

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Package Information

Oxygen gases is a human prescription drug administered via respiratory (inhalation) route. This formulation utilizes a gas delivery system. Marketed by American Compressed Gases Inc., this product is identified by NDC 49496-002 and is authorized under FDA application NDA205840.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
49496-002-08
Package Description
4229 L in 1 CYLINDER
Product Code
11-Digit Billing Format
49496000208
RxNorm Crosswalk
RxCUI: 348831 - oxygen 99.2 % Gas for Inhalation

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Oxygen
Non-Proprietary Name
Oxygen
Substance Name
Oxygen
Dosage Form
Gas - Any elastic aeriform fluid in which the molecules are separated from one another and so have free paths.
Administration Route
Respiratory (inhalation) - Administration within the respiratory tract by inhaling orally or nasally for local or systemic effect.
Active Ingredient(s)

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
American Compressed Gases Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA205840
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
05-06-2025
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (49496-002). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

420 L in 1 CYLINDER
690 L in 1 CYLINDER
2165 L in 1 CYLINDER
3160 L in 1 CYLINDER
3470 L in 1 CYLINDER
3831 L in 1 CYLINDER
3841 L in 1 CYLINDER
6270 L in 1 CYLINDER
6900 L in 1 CYLINDER
7060 L in 1 CYLINDER
8510 L in 1 CYLINDER
9340 L in 1 CYLINDER
38.6 L in 1 CYLINDER
42 L in 1 CYLINDER
104.8 L in 1 CYLINDER
113.3 L in 1 CYLINDER
150.1 L in 1 CYLINDER
164.5 L in 1 CYLINDER
209.5 L in 1 CYLINDER
198 L in 1 CYLINDER
248.4 L in 1 CYLINDER
589 L in 1 CYLINDER
646 L in 1 CYLINDER
572 L in 1 CYLINDER
631 L in 1 CYLINDER
1723.6 L in 1 CYLINDER
3137.5 L in 1 CYLINDER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 49496-002-08 identifies a specific commercial package of 4229 l in 1 cylinder of Oxygen, a human prescription drug labeled by American Compressed Gases Inc.. This gas is formulated for respiratory (inhalation) use and contains oxygen 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 American Compressed Gases Inc. on May 06, 2025. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this American Compressed Gases Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 49496000208. 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)
49496-002-08
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
49496-0002-08

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