Lexapro
NDC Package 54868-4775-2
Package Information
Lexapro is escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-4775 and is authorized under FDA application NDA021323.
Identification & Billing
- RxCUI: 349332 - escitalopram oxalate 10 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 349332 - escitalopram 10 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 349332 - escitalopram (as escitalopram oxalate) 10 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 351249 - escitalopram oxalate 5 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 351249 - escitalopram 5 MG Oral Tablet
Clinical Specifications
Regulatory & Marketing
Hierarchy Structure
- 54868 - Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- 54868-4775 - Lexapro
- 54868-4775-2 - 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
- 54868-4775 - Lexapro
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Other Available Packages
The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (54868-4775). 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 54868-4775-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Lexapro, 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 April 15, 2009. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.
What are the primary indications for this medication?
Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.
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: 54868477502. 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.
