Aprepitant Kit
NDC Package 68462-112-33

View Billable Units, 11-Digit Conversion Format, and RxNorm mappings

Package Information

Aprepitant kits is aprepitant is used with other medications to help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). This formulation utilizes a kit delivery system. Marketed by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Usa, this product is identified by NDC 68462-112 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA207777.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68462-112-33
Package Description
1 KIT in 1 DOSE PACK * 2 CAPSULE in 1 BLISTER PACK * 1 CAPSULE in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code
11-Digit Billing Format
68462011233
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Aprepitant
Non-Proprietary Name
Aprepitant
Dosage Form
Kit - A packaged collection of related material.
Usage Information
Aprepitant is used with other medications to help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). Aprepitant works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (substance P/neurokinin 1) that causes vomiting. This medication will not treat nausea or vomiting that has already started. Ask your doctor what you should do if you already have nausea or vomiting.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Usa
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA207777
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
10-12-2017
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
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.

Source: ASP
Oral aprepitant
HCPCS Dosage 5 MG
Units / Pkg 57

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 68462-112-33 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 kit in 1 dose pack * 2 capsule in 1 blister pack * 1 capsule in 1 blister pack of Aprepitant, a human prescription drug labeled by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Usa. This kit is formulated for use and contains 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 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Usa on October 12, 2017. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Aprepitant is used with other medications to help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). Aprepitant works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (substance P/neurokinin 1) that causes vomiting. This medication will not treat nausea or vomiting that has already started. Ask your doctor what you should do if you already have nausea or vomiting.

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

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68462011233. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. 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)
68462-112-33
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68462-0112-33

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