Dexamethasone
NDC Package 49999-059-06

View Billable Units, 11-Digit Conversion Format, and RxNorm mappings
Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. NDC HCPCS Crosswalk
    3. Other Packages
    4. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Marketed by Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc, this product is identified by NDC 49999-059 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA084612.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
49999-059-06
Package Description
6 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
49999-059
11-Digit Billing Format
49999005906
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
6 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Dexamethasone
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc
FDA Application #
ANDA084612
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
07-19-1978
End Marketing Date
11-07-2022
Listing Expiration
11-07-2022
Exclude Flag
D
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.

J8540
Source: PDAC
DEXAMETHASONE, ORAL, 0.25 MG
HCPCS Dosage 0.25 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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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (49999-059). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

49999-059-12
12 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
49999-059-30
30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
49999-059-60
60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
49999-059-90
90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 49999-059-06 identifies a specific commercial package of 6 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Dexamethasone, labeled by Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 6 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc on July 19, 1978. The current certification is valid through November 07, 2022.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.

How is this Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 49999005906. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 6 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)
49999-059-06
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
49999-0059-06

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