Bactroban
NDC Package 49999-521-15

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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

Bactroban is mupirocin is used to treat infected cuts or wounds. Marketed by Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc, this product is identified by NDC 49999-521 and is authorized under FDA application NDA050746.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
49999-521-15
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
49999-521
11-Digit Billing Format
49999052115
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
15 GM

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Bactroban
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Mupirocin is used to treat infected cuts or wounds. It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc
FDA Application #
NDA050746
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
03-28-2012
End Marketing Date
12-31-2015
Listing Expiration
12-31-2015
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 49999-521-15 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 15 g in 1 tube of Bactroban, labeled by Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 15 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 & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc on March 28, 2012. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2015.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Mupirocin is used to treat infected cuts or wounds. It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

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

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 49999052115. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 15 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)
49999-521-15
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
49999-0521-15

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