Potassium Citrate-citric Acid
NDC Package 58657-412-16

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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

Potassium Citrate-citric Acid is a medication used to make the urine less acidic. Marketed by Method Pharmaceuticals, Llc, this product is identified by NDC 58657-412.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
58657-412-16
Package Description
473 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
58657-412
11-Digit Billing Format
58657041216
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
473 ML

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Potassium Citrate-citric Acid
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used to make the urine less acidic. This effect helps the kidneys get rid of uric acid, thereby helping to prevent gout and kidney stones. This medication can also prevent and treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease. Citric acid and citrate salts (which contain potassium and sodium) belong to a class of drugs known as urinary alkalinizers. If you have a condition that requires you to limit your intake of potassium and sodium, your doctor may direct you to take a product that is lower in potassium and sodium.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Method Pharmaceuticals, Llc
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER - An unapproved drug product in a marketing category that is not reflected on a particular list.
Start Marketing Date
10-20-2014
End Marketing Date
12-31-2015
Listing Expiration
12-31-2015
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 58657-412-16 identifies a specific commercial package of 473 ml in 1 bottle of Potassium Citrate-citric Acid, labeled by Method Pharmaceuticals, Llc. This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 473 billable units per package. 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 Method Pharmaceuticals, Llc on October 20, 2014. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2015.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to make the urine less acidic. This effect helps the kidneys get rid of uric acid, thereby helping to prevent gout and kidney stones. This medication can also prevent and treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease. Citric acid and citrate salts (which contain potassium and sodium) belong to a class of drugs known as urinary alkalinizers. If you have a condition that requires you to limit your intake of potassium and sodium, your doctor may direct you to take a product that is lower in potassium and sodium.

How is this Method Pharmaceuticals, Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 58657041216. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 473 total billable units per package. 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)
58657-412-16
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
58657-0412-16

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