NDC Package 55150-282-20 Ertapenem

Injection Intramuscular; Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
55150-282-20
Package Description:
10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 1 INJECTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Ertapenem
Non-Proprietary Name:
Ertapenem
Substance Name:
Ertapenem Sodium
Usage Information:
Ertapenem is used to prevent and treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a carbapenem-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
55150028220
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: 1734683 - ertapenem sodium 1 GM Injection
  • RxCUI: 1734683 - ertapenem 1000 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1734683 - ertapenem (as ertapenem sodium 1.046 GM) Injection
  • RxCUI: 1734683 - ertapenem 1 GM Injection
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Eugia Us Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Injection - A sterile preparation intended for parenteral use; five distinct classes of injections exist as defined by the USP.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA209133
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    06-25-2018
    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 55150-282-20 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    55150028220J1335Ertapenem injection500 MG110220

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    55150-282-0910 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 1 INJECTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 55150-282-20?

    The NDC Packaged Code 55150-282-20 is assigned to a package of 10 vial, single-dose in 1 carton / 1 injection in 1 vial, single-dose of Ertapenem, a human prescription drug labeled by Eugia Us Llc. The product's dosage form is injection and is administered via intramuscular; intravenous form.

    Is NDC 55150-282 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Ertapenem with product code 55150-282 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Eugia Us Llc on June 25, 2018 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 55150-282-20?

    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 55150-282-20?

    The 11-digit format is 55150028220. 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
    5-3-255150-282-205-4-255150-0282-20