Nitrogen Gas
NDC Package 70975-002-01

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Nitrogen gases is a human prescription drug administered via respiratory (inhalation) route. This formulation utilizes a gas delivery system. Marketed by Earlbeck Welding Supplies, this product is identified by NDC 70975-002 and is authorized under FDA application NDA205866.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
70975-002-01
Package Description
7220 L in 1 CYLINDER
Product Code
70975-002
11-Digit Billing Format
70975000201
RxNorm Crosswalk
RxCUI: 347021 - nitrogen 99.5 % Gas for Inhalation

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Nitrogen
Non-Proprietary Name
Nitrogen
Substance Name
Nitrogen
Dosage Form
Gas - Any elastic aeriform fluid in which the molecules are separated from one another and so have free paths.
Administration Route
Respiratory (inhalation) - Administration within the respiratory tract by inhaling orally or nasally for local or systemic effect.
Active Ingredient(s)
NITROGEN 995 mL/L

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Earlbeck Welding Supplies
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA205866
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
08-16-2016
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (70975-002). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

70975-002-02
180 L in 1 DEWAR
70975-002-03
240 L in 1 DEWAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 70975-002-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 7220 l in 1 cylinder of Nitrogen, a human prescription drug labeled by Earlbeck Welding Supplies. This gas is formulated for respiratory (inhalation) use and contains nitrogen 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 Earlbeck Welding Supplies on August 16, 2016. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Earlbeck Welding Supplies product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 70975000201. 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)
70975-002-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
70975-0002-01

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