Nitrogen
NDC Package 55749-003-01

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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.

Nitrogen is a . Marketed by American Welding & Gas, this product is identified by NDC 55749-003.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55749-003-01
Package Description
813 mL in 1 CYLINDER
Product Code
55749-003
11-Digit Billing Format
55749000301

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Nitrogen
Dosage Form
-

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
American Welding & Gas
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED MEDICAL GAS - A category specifying that a product is marketed as unapproved medical gas.
Start Marketing Date
04-01-1987
End Marketing Date
08-06-2014
Listing Expiration
08-06-2014
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 (55749-003). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

55749-003-02
5772 mL in 1 CYLINDER
55749-003-03
10366 mL in 1 CYLINDER
55749-003-04
12356 mL in 1 CYLINDER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55749-003-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 813 ml in 1 cylinder of Nitrogen, labeled by American Welding & Gas. 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 American Welding & Gas on April 01, 1987. The current certification is valid through August 06, 2014.

How is this American Welding & Gas product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55749000301. 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 (5-3-2)
55749-003-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55749-0003-01

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