Azithromycin
NDC Package 51672-4200-3

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.

Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Marketed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 51672-4200 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA211521.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
51672-4200-3
Package Description
1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
51672-4200
11-Digit Billing Format
51672420003
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Azithromycin
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA211521
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
12-11-2019
End Marketing Date
09-09-2022
Listing Expiration
09-09-2022
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.

Q0144
Source: PDAC
AZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE, ORAL, CAPSULES/POWDER, 1 GRAM
HCPCS Dosage 1 GM
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 (51672-4200). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

51672-4200-5
1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE
51672-4200-7
1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 22.5 mL in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 51672-4200-3 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bottle in 1 carton / 30 ml in 1 bottle of Azithromycin, labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, 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 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. on December 11, 2019. The current certification is valid through September 09, 2022.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

How is this Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 51672420003. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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)
51672-4200-3
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
51672-4200-03

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