Sterile Water
NDC Package 50242-001-05

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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.

Sterile Water is a . Marketed by Genentech, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 50242-001.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
50242-001-05
Package Description
1 AMPULE in 1 CONTAINER / 5 mL in 1 AMPULE
Product Code
50242-001
11-Digit Billing Format
50242000105

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sterile Water
Dosage Form
-

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Genentech, Inc.
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED DRUG FOR USE IN DRUG SHORTAGE -
Start Marketing Date
05-05-2018
End Marketing Date
01-19-2023
Listing Expiration
01-19-2023
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 50242-001-05 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 ampule in 1 container / 5 ml in 1 ampule of Sterile Water, labeled by Genentech, Inc.. 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 Genentech, Inc. on May 05, 2018. The current certification is valid through January 19, 2023.

How is this Genentech, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 50242000105. 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)
50242-001-05
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
50242-0001-05

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