Promethazine Hydrochloride Tablet
NDC Package 68382-040-01

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

Promethazine Hydrochloride tablets is promethazine Hydrochloride, is useful orally for.Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis.Vasomotor rhinitis.Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods.Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema.Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma.Dermographism.Anaphylactic reactions, as adjunctive therapy to epinephrine and other standard measures, after the acute manifestations have been controlled.Preoperative, postoperative, or obstetric sedation.Prevention and control of nausea and vomiting associated with certain types of anesthesia and surgery.Therapy adjunctive to meperidine or other analgesics for control of post-operative pain.Sedation in both children and adults, as well as relief of apprehension and production of light sleep from which the patient can be easily aroused.Active and prophylactic treatment of motion sickness. This formulation utilizes a tablet delivery system. Marketed by Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc., this product is identified by NDC 68382-040 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA040596.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68382-040-01
Package Description
100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
68382-040
11-Digit Billing Format
68382004001
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
100 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Promethazine Hydrochloride
Non-Proprietary Name
Promethazine Hydrochloride
Substance Name
Promethazine Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 12.5 mg/1
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Promethazine Hydrochloride, is useful orally for.Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis.Vasomotor rhinitis.Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods.Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema.Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma.Dermographism.Anaphylactic reactions, as adjunctive therapy to epinephrine and other standard measures, after the acute manifestations have been controlled.Preoperative, postoperative, or obstetric sedation.Prevention and control of nausea and vomiting associated with certain types of anesthesia and surgery.Therapy adjunctive to meperidine or other analgesics for control of post-operative pain.Sedation in both children and adults, as well as relief of apprehension and production of light sleep from which the patient can be easily aroused.Active and prophylactic treatment of motion sickness. Antiemetic therapy in postoperative patients.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA040596
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
12-14-2005
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
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.

Q0169
Source: PDAC
PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE, 12.5 MG, ORAL, FDA APPROVED PRESCRIPTION ANTI-EMETIC, FOR USE AS A COMPLETE THERAPEUTIC SUBSTITUTE FOR AN IV ANTI-EMETIC AT THE TIME OF CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT, NOT TO EXCEED A 48 HOUR DOSAGE REGIMEN
HCPCS Dosage 12.5 MG
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 (68382-040). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

68382-040-05
500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
68382-040-10
1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 68382-040-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle of Promethazine Hydrochloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.. This tablet is formulated for oral use and contains promethazine hydrochloride as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc. on December 14, 2005. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68382004001. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 100 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)
68382-040-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68382-0040-01

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