NDC Package 55566-8403-1 Firmagon

Degarelix Kit - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
55566-8403-1
Package Description:
1 KIT in 1 CARTON * 3 mL in 1 SYRINGE * 3 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Firmagon
Non-Proprietary Name:
Degarelix
Usage Information:
Degarelix is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men. It is not a cure. Most types of prostate cancer need the male hormone testosterone to grow and spread. Degarelix works by reducing the amount of testosterone that the body makes. This helps slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
55566840301
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 828749 - degarelix 80 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 828749 - degarelix (as degarelix acetate) 80 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 828751 - degarelix 120 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 828751 - degarelix (as degarelix acetate) 120 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 858125 - FIRMAGON 80 MG Injection
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Kit - A packaged collection of related material.
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA022201
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    03-02-2009
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    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 55566-8403-1 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    55566840301J9155Degarelix injection1 MG12120240

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 55566-8403-1?

    The NDC Packaged Code 55566-8403-1 is assigned to a package of 1 kit in 1 carton * 3 ml in 1 syringe * 3 ml in 1 vial, glass of Firmagon, a human prescription drug labeled by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is kit and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 55566-8403 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Firmagon with product code 55566-8403 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. on March 02, 2009 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 55566-8403-1?

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

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 55566-8403-1?

    The 11-digit format is 55566840301. 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 5-4-1 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
    5-4-155566-8403-15-4-255566-8403-01