Prialt Injection, Solution
NDC Package 70720-720-10

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Package Information

Prialt (ziconotide acetate) injection is a medication a non-opioid pain reliever that is used to treat ongoing pain when other treatments or medications cannot control your pain. This formulation utilizes a injection, solution delivery system. Marketed by Tersera Therapeutics Llc, this product is identified by NDC 70720-720 and is authorized under FDA application NDA021060.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
70720-720-10
Package Description
1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON / 1 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS
Product Code
11-Digit Billing Format
70720072010
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Prialt
Non-Proprietary Name
Ziconotide Acetate
Substance Name
Ziconotide Acetate
Dosage Form
Injection, Solution - A liquid preparation containing one or more drug substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents that is suitable for injection.
Administration Route
Intrathecal - Administration within the cerebrospinal fluid at any level of the cerebrospinal axis, including injection into the cerebral ventricles.
Active Ingredient(s)
Usage Information
This medication is a non-opioid pain reliever that is used to treat ongoing pain when other treatments or medications cannot control your pain. Ziconotide works by blocking the nerves in the spinal cord that send pain signals. It decreases ongoing pain caused by cancer, AIDS, failed back surgery, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, and other causes.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Tersera Therapeutics Llc
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA021060
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
10-15-2018
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.

Source: PDAC
INJECTION, ZICONOTIDE, 1 MICROGRAM
HCPCS Dosage 1 MCG
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 70720-720-10 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 vial, glass in 1 carton / 1 ml in 1 vial, glass of Prialt, a human prescription drug labeled by Tersera Therapeutics Llc. This injection, solution is formulated for intrathecal use and contains ziconotide acetate 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 Tersera Therapeutics Llc on October 15, 2018. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is a non-opioid pain reliever that is used to treat ongoing pain when other treatments or medications cannot control your pain. Ziconotide works by blocking the nerves in the spinal cord that send pain signals. It decreases ongoing pain caused by cancer, AIDS, failed back surgery, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, and other causes.

How is this Tersera Therapeutics Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 70720072010. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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)
70720-720-10
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
70720-0720-10

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