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NDC Package 55513-223-01 Nplate

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

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    1. Package Information
    2. NDC HCPCS Crosswalk
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
55513-223-01
Package Description:
1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / .25 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
Product Code:
55513-223
Proprietary Name:
Nplate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Romiplostim
Substance Name:
Romiplostim
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura - ITP) in which the blood does not clot properly due to a lack of platelets. Platelets are a type of blood cell needed to form blood clots and prevent bleeding. Romiplostim decreases your risk of bleeding by increasing the number of platelets. Romiplostim acts like a certain natural substance (thrombopoietin) that causes the body to produce platelets.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
55513022301
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1728092 - romiPLOStim 250 MCG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1728092 - romiplostim 0.25 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1728092 - romiplostim 250 MCG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1728095 - Nplate 250 MCG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1728095 - romiplostim 0.25 MG Injection [Nplate]
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Amgen Inc
    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):
  • Subcutaneous - Administration beneath the skin; hypodermic. Synonymous with the term SUBDERMAL.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • ROMIPLOSTIM 125 ug/.25mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Increased Megakaryocyte Maturation - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
  • Increased Platelet Production - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
  • Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonist - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    BLA125268
    Marketing Category:
    BLA - A product marketed under an approved Biologic License Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    08-02-2019
    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 55513-223-01 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    55513022301J2796Romiplostim injection10 MCG1112.512.5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 55513-223-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 55513-223-01 is assigned to a package of 1 vial, single-dose in 1 carton / .25 ml in 1 vial, single-dose of Nplate, a human prescription drug labeled by Amgen Inc. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution and is administered via subcutaneous form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 55513-223 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Nplate with product code 55513-223 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Amgen Inc on August 02, 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 55513-223-01?

    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 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 55513-223-01?

    The 11-digit format is 55513022301. 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
    5-3-255513-223-015-4-255513-0223-01