Prednisone
NDC Package 52959-220-36
Package Information
Prednisone is tablets are indicated in the following conditions:Endocrine DisordersPrimary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance) Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Nonsuppurative thyroiditis Hypercalcemia associated with cancer Rheumatic DisordersAs adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in: Psoriatic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy) Ankylosing spondylitis Acute and subacute bursitis Acute nonspecific tenosynovitis Acute gouty arthritis Post-traumatic osteoarthritis Synovitis of osteoarthritis Epicondylitis Collagen DiseasesDuring an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy in selected cases of: Systemic lupus erythematosus Systemic dermatomyositis (polymyositis) Acute rheumatic carditis Dermatologic DiseasesPemphigus Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis Severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) Exfoliative dermatitis Mycosis fungoides Severe psoriasis Severe seborrheic dermatitis Allergic StatesControl of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment: Seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis Bronchial asthma Contact dermatitis Atopic dermatitis Serum sickness Drug hypersensitivity reactions Ophthalmic DiseasesSevere acute and chronic allergic and inflammatory processes involving the eye and its adnexa such as: Allergic corneal marginal ulcers Herpes zoster ophthalmicus Anterior segment inflammation Diffuse posterior uveitis and choroiditis Sympathetic ophthalmia Allergic conjunctivitis Keratitis Chorioretinitis Optic neuritis Iritis and iridocyclitis Respiratory DiseasesSymptomatic sarcoidosis Loeffler's syndrome not manageable by other means Berylliosis Aspiration pneumonitis Fulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy Hematologic DisordersIdiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults Secondary thrombocytopenia in adults Acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia Erythroblastopenia (RBC anemia) Congenital (erythroid) hypoplastic anemia Neoplastic DiseasesFor palliative management of: Leukemias and lymphomas in adults Acute leukemia of childhood Edematous StatesTo induce a diuresis or remission of proteinuria in the nephrotic syndrome, without uremia, of the idiopathic type or that due to lupus erythematosusGastrointestinal DiseasesTo tide the patient over a critical period of the disease in: Ulcerative colitis Regional enteritis MiscellaneousTuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block or impending block when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy Trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement. Marketed by H.j. Harkins Company, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 52959-220 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA040256.
Identification & Billing
- RxCUI: 312617 - predniSONE 5 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 312617 - prednisone 5 MG Oral Tablet
Clinical Specifications
Regulatory & Marketing
Hierarchy Structure
- 52959 - H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.
- 52959-220 - Prednisone
- 52959-220-36 - 36 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
- 52959-220 - Prednisone
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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 (52959-220). 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 52959-220-36 identifies a specific commercial package of 36 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Prednisone, labeled by H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 36 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 July 12, 2002. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2019.
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: 52959022036. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 36 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.
