Diphenhydramine
NDC Package 52959-053-06
Package Information
Diphenhydramine is adults and children 12 years and over: take 25 to 50 mg (1 to 2 capsule) every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 12 capsules in 24 hours.Children 6 years to 12 years of age: take 25 mg (1 capsule) every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 6 capsules in 24 hours.Children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor. Marketed by H.j. Harkins Company, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 52959-053 and is authorized under FDA application part348.
Identification & Billing
- RxCUI: 1020477 - diphenhydrAMINE HCl 50 MG Oral Capsule
- RxCUI: 1020477 - diphenhydramine hydrochloride 50 MG Oral Capsule
- RxCUI: 1020477 - diphenhydramine HCl 50 MG Oral Capsule
Clinical Specifications
Regulatory & Marketing
Hierarchy Structure
- 52959 - H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.
- 52959-053 - Diphenhydramine
- 52959-053-06 - 6 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
- 52959-053 - Diphenhydramine
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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.
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 (52959-053). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distribution configuration for this product package?
The code 52959-053-06 identifies a specific commercial package of 6 capsule in 1 bottle of Diphenhydramine, labeled by H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 6 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 August 17, 2011. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.
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: 52959005306. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 6 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:
Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.
