Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution
NDC Package 70121-1001-5

View Billable Units, 11-Digit Conversion Format, and RxNorm mappings
Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. NDC HCPCS Crosswalk
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (methylprednisolone) injection is methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. This formulation utilizes a injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution delivery system. Marketed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc, this product is identified by NDC 70121-1001 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA207549.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
70121-1001-5
Package Description
25 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 2 mL in 1 VIAL (70121-1001-1)
Product Code
70121-1001
11-Digit Billing Format
70121100105
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate
Non-Proprietary Name
Methylprednisolone
Substance Name
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate
Dosage Form
Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution - A dosage form intended for the solution prepared by lyophilization ("freeze drying"), a process which involves the removal of water from products in the frozen state at extremely low pressures; this is intended for subsequent addition of liquid to create a solution that conforms in all respects to the requirements for Injections.
Administration Route
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
Active Ingredient(s)
METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE 125 mg/2mL
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA207549
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
11-11-2016
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.

J2919
Source: PDAC
INJECTION, METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE, 5 MG
HCPCS Dosage 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 70121-1001-5 identifies a specific commercial package of 25 vial in 1 carton / 2 ml in 1 vial (70121-1001-1) of Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate, a human prescription drug labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package. This injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution is formulated for intramuscular; intravenous use and contains methylprednisolone sodium succinate 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 Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc on November 11, 2016. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

How is this Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 70121100105. 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 (5-4-1)
70121-1001-5
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
70121-1001-05

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