NDC Package 68001-408-31 Ertapenem

Ertapenem Sodium Injection Intramuscular; Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68001-408-31
Package Description:
10 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 20 mL in 1 VIAL (68001-408-29)
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Ertapenem
Non-Proprietary Name:
Ertapenem Sodium
Substance Name:
Ertapenem Sodium
Usage Information:
Ertapenem is used to prevent and treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a carbapenem-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68001040831
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1734683 - ertapenem sodium 1 GM Injection
  • RxCUI: 1734683 - ertapenem 1000 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 1734683 - ertapenem (as ertapenem sodium 1.046 GM) Injection
  • RxCUI: 1734683 - ertapenem 1 GM Injection
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Bluepoint Laboratories
    Dosage Form:
    Injection - A sterile preparation intended for parenteral use; five distinct classes of injections exist as defined by the USP.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA207647
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    08-29-2019
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    NDC HCPCS Crosswalk

    This crosswalk is intended to help the public understand which drug products (identified by NDCs) are assigned to which HCPCS billing codes.

    NDC 68001-408-31 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

    NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
    68001040831J1335Ertapenem injection500 MG110220

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68001-408-31?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68001-408-31 is assigned to a package of 10 vial in 1 carton / 20 ml in 1 vial (68001-408-29) of Ertapenem, a human prescription drug labeled by Bluepoint Laboratories. The product's dosage form is injection and is administered via intramuscular; intravenous form.

    Is NDC 68001-408 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Ertapenem with product code 68001-408 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Bluepoint Laboratories on August 29, 2019 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 68001-408-31?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68001-408-31?

    The 11-digit format is 68001040831. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 5-3-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-268001-408-315-4-268001-0408-31