NDC Package 55150-228-10 Tigecycline

Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
55150-228-10
Package Description:
10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Tigecycline
Non-Proprietary Name:
Tigecycline
Substance Name:
Tigecycline
Usage Information:
Tigecycline is used to treat certain serious bacterial infections when other antibiotics may not work. It is related to a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
55150022810
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
10 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 581531 - tigecycline 50 MG Injection
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Auromedics Pharma Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution - A dosage form intended for the solution prepared by lyophilization ("freeze drying"), a process which involves the removal of water from products in the frozen state at extremely low pressures; this is intended for subsequent addition of liquid to create a solution that conforms in all respects to the requirements for Injections.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA206335
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    06-11-2019
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    NDC HCPCS Crosswalk

    This crosswalk is intended to help the public understand which drug products (identified by NDCs) are assigned to which HCPCS billing codes.

    NDC 55150-228-10 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    55150022810J3243Tigecycline injection1 MG11050500

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 55150-228-10?

    The NDC Packaged Code 55150-228-10 is assigned to a package of 10 vial, single-dose in 1 carton / 1 injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution in 1 vial, single-dose of Tigecycline, a human prescription drug labeled by Auromedics Pharma Llc. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution and is administered via intravenous form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 10 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 55150-228 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Tigecycline with product code 55150-228 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Auromedics Pharma Llc on June 11, 2019 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 55150-228-10?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 10.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 55150-228-10?

    The 11-digit format is 55150022810. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 5-3-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-255150-228-105-4-255150-0228-10