Dacogen
NDC Package 62856-600-01

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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.

Dacogen is a medication used to treat a group of blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS) in which the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells. Marketed by Eisai Inc., this product is identified by NDC 62856-600 and is authorized under FDA application NDA021790.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
62856-600-01
Package Description
1 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 20 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code
62856-600
11-Digit Billing Format
62856060001
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Dacogen
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat a group of blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS) in which the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells. People with MDS may have problems such as infections, anemia, and easy bleeding/bruising. Decitabine is a chemotherapy drug. It is believed to work by helping your bone marrow grow normal blood cells so you will need fewer blood transfusions. Decitabine also kills abnormal blood cells that have grown too fast and do not work properly.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Eisai Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA021790
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
05-03-1996
End Marketing Date
12-31-2018
Listing Expiration
12-31-2018
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 62856-600-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 vial in 1 carton / 20 ml in 1 vial of Dacogen, labeled by Eisai Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 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 Eisai Inc. on May 03, 1996. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2018.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat a group of blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS) in which the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells. People with MDS may have problems such as infections, anemia, and easy bleeding/bruising. Decitabine is a chemotherapy drug. It is believed to work by helping your bone marrow grow normal blood cells so you will need fewer blood transfusions. Decitabine also kills abnormal blood cells that have grown too fast and do not work properly.

How is this Eisai Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 62856060001. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 1 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)
62856-600-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
62856-0600-01

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