Menthol And Methyl Salicylate
NDC Package 52959-028-03

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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 inactivated by the FDA.

Menthol And Methyl Salicylate is adults and children over 12 years:apply generously to affected areamassage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skinrepeat as necessary, but not more than 4 times dailychildren 12 years or younger: ask a doctor. Marketed by H.j. Harkins Company, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 52959-028 and is authorized under FDA application part348.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
52959-028-03
Package Description
49 g in 1 JAR
Product Code
52959-028
11-Digit Billing Format
52959002803
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
49 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 1044268 - menthol 10 % / methyl salicylate 30 % Topical Stick
  • RxCUI: 1044268 - menthol 0.1 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.3 MG/MG Topical Ointment

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Menthol And Methyl Salicylate
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Adults and children over 12 years:apply generously to affected areamassage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skinrepeat as necessary, but not more than 4 times dailychildren 12 years or younger: ask a doctor

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.
FDA Application #
part348
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL - A product marketed pursuant to an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph that is not final.
Start Marketing Date
06-01-1991
Listing Expiration
12-31-2018
Exclude Flag
I
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 52959-028-03 identifies a specific commercial package of 49 g in 1 jar of Menthol And Methyl Salicylate, labeled by H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 49 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 H.j. Harkins Company, Inc. on June 01, 1991. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2018.

How is this H.j. Harkins Company, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 52959002803. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 49 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)
52959-028-03
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
52959-0028-03

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