Ondansetron Hydrochloride
NDC Package 50436-1880-1

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

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Ondansetron Hydrochloride is ondansetron tablets are indicated for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with:highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including cisplatin greater than or equal to 50 mg/m2.initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.radiotherapy in patients receiving either total body irradiation, single high-dose fraction to the abdomen, or daily fractions to the abdomen.Ondansetron tablets are also indicated for the prevention of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting. Marketed by Unit Dose Services, this product is identified by NDC 50436-1880 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA078539.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
50436-1880-1
Package Description
30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
50436-1880
11-Digit Billing Format
50436188001
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
30 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Ondansetron Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Ondansetron tablets are indicated for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with:highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including cisplatin greater than or equal to 50 mg/m2.initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.radiotherapy in patients receiving either total body irradiation, single high-dose fraction to the abdomen, or daily fractions to the abdomen.Ondansetron tablets are also indicated for the prevention of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Unit Dose Services
FDA Application #
ANDA078539
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
07-31-2007
Listing Expiration
12-31-2022
Exclude Flag
I
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.

Q0162
Source: PDAC
ONDANSETRON 1 MG, ORAL, FDA APPROVED PRESCRIPTION ANTI-EMETIC, FOR USE AS A COMPLETE THERAPEUTIC SUBSTITUTE FOR AN IV ANTI-EMETIC AT THE TIME OF CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT, NOT TO EXCEED A 48 HOUR DOSAGE REGIMEN
HCPCS Dosage 1 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 50436-1880-1 identifies a specific commercial package of 30 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Ondansetron Hydrochloride, labeled by Unit Dose Services. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 30 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 Unit Dose Services on July 31, 2007. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2022.

How is this Unit Dose Services product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 50436188001. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 30 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 (5-4-1)
50436-1880-1
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
50436-1880-01

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