Belatacept Liquid
NDC Package 71124-0040-0

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

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Belatacept liquids is belatacept is used to help prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant. This formulation utilizes a liquid delivery system. Marketed by Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd., this product is identified by NDC 71124-0040.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
71124-0040-0
Package Description
10.25 kg in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
71124-0040
11-Digit Billing Format
71124004000

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Belatacept
Non-Proprietary Name
Belatacept
Substance Name
Belatacept
Dosage Form
Liquid - A dosage form consisting of a pure chemical in its liquid1 state. This dosage form term should not be applied to solutions.
Active Ingredient(s)
BELATACEPT 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
Belatacept is used to help prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant. It is used along with other medications (such as mycophenolate, corticosteroids) to allow your new organ to function normally. Belatacept belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's natural defense (immune system) to prevent your body from rejecting the new kidney.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd.
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
12-29-2022
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (71124-0040). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

71124-0040-1
12 kg in 1 BAG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 71124-0040-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 10.25 kg in 1 bottle of Belatacept (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd.. This liquid is formulated for use and contains belatacept 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 Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd. on December 29, 2022. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Belatacept is used to help prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant. It is used along with other medications (such as mycophenolate, corticosteroids) to allow your new organ to function normally. Belatacept belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's natural defense (immune system) to prevent your body from rejecting the new kidney.

How is this Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 71124004000. 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)
71124-0040-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
71124-0040-00

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