Potassium Chloride
NDC Package 54868-3671-2
Package Information
Potassium Chloride is a medication a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-3671 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA075604.
Identification & Billing
- RxCUI: 1801294 - potassium chloride 20 MEQ Microencapsulated Extended Release Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 1801294 - Microencapsulated potassium chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 1801294 - Microencapsulated K+ Chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 1801294 - Microencapsulated Pot Chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 1801294 - potassium chloride 1500 MG Microencapsulated Extended Release Oral Tablet
Clinical Specifications
Regulatory & Marketing
Hierarchy Structure
- 54868 - Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- 54868-3671 - Potassium Chloride
- 54868-3671-2 - 100 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
- 54868-3671 - Potassium Chloride
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Other Available Packages
The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (54868-3671). 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 54868-3671-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle, plastic of Potassium Chloride, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 100 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 Physicians Total Care, Inc. on December 17, 2004. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.
What are the primary indications for this medication?
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics.
How is this Physicians Total Care, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?
For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 54868367102. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 100 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 Package segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.
