Potassium Chloride
NDC Package 64950-322-47
Package Information
Potassium Chloride is a medication a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Marketed by Genus Lifesciences, this product is identified by NDC 64950-322 and is authorized under FDA application NDA206814.
Identification & Billing
- RxCUI: 312515 - potassium chloride 20 MEQ in 15 mL Oral Solution
- RxCUI: 312515 - potassium chloride 1.33 MEQ/ML Oral Solution
- RxCUI: 312515 - K+ Chloride 1.33 MEQ/ML Oral Solution
- RxCUI: 312515 - Pot Chloride 1.33 MEQ/ML Oral Solution
- RxCUI: 312515 - potassium chloride 1.5 GM per 15 ML Oral Solution
Clinical Specifications
Regulatory & Marketing
Hierarchy Structure
- 64950 - Genus Lifesciences
- 64950-322 - Potassium Chloride
- 64950-322-47 - 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
- 64950-322 - Potassium Chloride
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distribution configuration for this product package?
The code 64950-322-47 identifies a specific commercial package of 473 ml in 1 bottle, plastic of Potassium Chloride, labeled by Genus Lifesciences. 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 Genus Lifesciences on February 15, 2015. The current certification is valid through July 08, 2025.
What are the primary indications for this medication?
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics.
How is this Genus Lifesciences product billed for insurance claims?
For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 64950032247. 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:
Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.
