Bacitracin Zinc Ointment
NDC Package 52000-059-01

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Bacitracin Zinc ointment is clean affected area   apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily may be covered with a sterile bandage. This formulation utilizes a ointment delivery system. Marketed by Universal Distribution Center Llc, this product is identified by NDC 52000-059 and is authorized under FDA application M004.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
52000-059-01
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 14 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
52000-059
11-Digit Billing Format
52000005901
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Bacitracin Zinc
Non-Proprietary Name
Bacitracin Zinc
Substance Name
Bacitracin Zinc
Dosage Form
Ointment - A semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing <20% water and volatiles5 and >50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
Administration Route
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
BACITRACIN ZINC 500 [USP'U]/g
Pharmacologic Class
Decreased Cell Wall Synthesis & Repair - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
Usage Information
Clean affected area   apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily may be covered with a sterile bandage

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Universal Distribution Center Llc
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M004
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
12-09-2020
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (52000-059). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

52000-059-03
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 14 g in 1 TUBE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 52000-059-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 14 g in 1 tube of Bacitracin Zinc, a human over the counter drug labeled by Universal Distribution Center Llc. This ointment is formulated for topical use and contains bacitracin zinc as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Universal Distribution Center Llc on December 09, 2020. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Universal Distribution Center Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 52000005901. 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)
52000-059-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
52000-0059-01

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