Renagel
NDC Package 55154-9727-4

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Renagel is sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Marketed by Cardinal Health, this product is identified by NDC 55154-9727 and is authorized under FDA application NDA021179.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55154-9727-4
Package Description
180 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 TABLET in 1 POUCH (55154-9727-6)
Product Code
55154-9727
11-Digit Billing Format
55154972704

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Renagel
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Sevelamer works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Cardinal Health
FDA Application #
NDA021179
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
06-06-2008
End Marketing Date
11-30-2017
Listing Expiration
11-30-2017
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (55154-9727). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

55154-9727-0
10 POUCH in 1 BAG / 1 TABLET in 1 POUCH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55154-9727-4 identifies a specific commercial package of 180 pouch in 1 carton / 1 tablet in 1 pouch (55154-9727-6) of Renagel, labeled by Cardinal Health. 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 Cardinal Health on June 06, 2008. The current certification is valid through November 30, 2017.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Sevelamer works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body.

How is this Cardinal Health product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55154972704. 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)
55154-9727-4
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55154-9727-04

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