Megestrol Acetate
NDC Package 60432-126-08

View Billable Units, 11-Digit Conversion Format, and RxNorm mappings
Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. NDC HCPCS Crosswalk
    3. Other Packages
    4. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Megestrol Acetate is megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS. Marketed by Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 60432-126 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA076721.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
60432-126-08
Package Description
240 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
60432-126
11-Digit Billing Format
60432012608
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
240 ML
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Megestrol Acetate
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS. Improving your appetite and gaining weight may help you feel better and be more active. Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by the body called progesterone.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA076721
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
02-09-2005
Listing Expiration
12-31-2022
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Billing & HCPCS Mapping

To facilitate insurance claims and reimbursement, this drug package is mapped to specific HCPCS administrative codes. This crosswalk aligns clinical data with the billing standards used in ASP (Average Sales Price), AWP, and OPPS payment systems. Use the cards below to identify the correct billable units for provider claims.

J8999
Source: PDAC
PRESCRIPTION DRUG, ORAL, CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC, NOS
HCPCS Dosage 1 EA
Units / Pkg

Note for Medical Coders: These mappings are synthesized from various CMS datasets including OPPS, PrEP, and DAC (Data Analysis and Coding) contractors. Always confirm unit conversions against the current quarter's pricing files before final submission.

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (60432-126). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

60432-126-16
480 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 60432-126-08 identifies a specific commercial package of 240 ml in 1 bottle, plastic of Megestrol Acetate, labeled by Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. 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 Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on February 09, 2005. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2022.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS. Improving your appetite and gaining weight may help you feel better and be more active. Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by the body called progesterone.

How is this Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 60432012608. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 240 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)
60432-126-08
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
60432-0126-08

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