Cefotan
NDC Package 54868-3847-0

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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 discontinued by the firm.

Cefotan is cefotetan is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-3847 and is authorized under FDA application NDA050588.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
54868-3847-0
Package Description
1 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 10 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code
54868-3847
11-Digit Billing Format
54868384700

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Cefotan
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Cefotetan is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used before and during certain surgeries to help prevent infection. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA050588
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
08-20-1996
End Marketing Date
12-31-2004
Listing Expiration
12-31-2004
Exclude Flag
D
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 54868-3847-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 vial in 1 carton / 10 ml in 1 vial of Cefotan, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. 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 August 20, 1996. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2004.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Cefotetan is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used before and during certain surgeries to help prevent infection. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

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: 54868384700. 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 (5-4-1)
54868-3847-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
54868-3847-00

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