Chest Comfort Salve
NDC Package 70983-001-01

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Chest Comfort (menthol) salves is see important warnings under 'When using this product'.Adults and children 12 years of age and older: rub on the throat and chest in a thick layercover with a warm, dry cloth if desiredclothing should be loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth. This formulation utilizes a salve delivery system. Marketed by Saje Natural Business Inc., this product is identified by NDC 70983-001 and is authorized under FDA application M012.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
70983-001-01
Package Description
1 CANISTER in 1 BOX / 54.1 g in 1 CANISTER
Product Code
70983-001
11-Digit Billing Format
70983000101
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Chest Comfort
Non-Proprietary Name
Menthol
Substance Name
Menthol
Dosage Form
Salve - A thick ointment or cerate (a fat or wax based preparation with a consistency between an ointment and a plaster).
Administration Route
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
MENTHOL 27.6 mg/g
Usage Information
See important warnings under 'When using this product'.Adults and children 12 years of age and older: rub on the throat and chest in a thick layercover with a warm, dry cloth if desiredclothing should be loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Saje Natural Business Inc.
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M012
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
10-16-2016
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 70983-001-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 canister in 1 box / 54.1 g in 1 canister of Chest Comfort, a human over the counter drug labeled by Saje Natural Business Inc.. This salve is formulated for topical use and contains menthol 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 Saje Natural Business Inc. on October 16, 2016. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Saje Natural Business Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 70983000101. 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)
70983-001-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
70983-0001-01

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