Nitrogen Gas
NDC Package 53440-002-06

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Package Information

Nitrogen gases is a human prescription drug administered via respiratory (inhalation) route. This formulation utilizes a gas delivery system. Marketed by Westair Gases & Equipment, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 53440-002 and is authorized under FDA application NDA205766.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
53440-002-06
Package Description
8496 L in 1 CYLINDER
Product Code
11-Digit Billing Format
53440000206
RxNorm Crosswalk
RxCUI: 347021 - nitrogen 99.5 % Gas for Inhalation

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Nitrogen
Non-Proprietary Name
Nitrogen
Substance Name
Nitrogen
Dosage Form
Gas - Any elastic aeriform fluid in which the molecules are separated from one another and so have free paths.
Administration Route
Respiratory (inhalation) - Administration within the respiratory tract by inhaling orally or nasally for local or systemic effect.
Active Ingredient(s)

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Westair Gases & Equipment, Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA205766
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
01-01-2000
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 (53440-002). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

240 L in 1 DEWAR
230 L in 1 DEWAR
180 L in 1 DEWAR
160 L in 1 DEWAR
33984 L in 1 CYLINDER
5664 L in 1 CYLINDER
1416 L in 1 CYLINDER
623 L in 1 CYLINDER
10 L in 1 CYLINDER
25 L in 1 CYLINDER
35 L in 1 CYLINDER
176 L in 1 CYLINDER
196 L in 1 CYLINDER
230 L in 1 CYLINDER
388 L in 1 CYLINDER
643 L in 1 CYLINDER
957 L in 1 CYLINDER
3030 L in 1 CYLINDER
5863 L in 1 CYLINDER
7801 L in 1 CYLINDER
35778 L in 1 CYLINDER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 53440-002-06 identifies a specific commercial package of 8496 l in 1 cylinder of Nitrogen, a human prescription drug labeled by Westair Gases & Equipment, Inc.. This gas is formulated for respiratory (inhalation) use and contains nitrogen 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 Westair Gases & Equipment, Inc. on January 01, 2000. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Westair Gases & Equipment, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 53440000206. 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)
53440-002-06
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
53440-0002-06

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