Potassium Chloride
NDC Package 72439-500-10
Package Information
Potassium Chloride is a medication a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Marketed by Industria Farmaceutica Galenica Senese Srl, this product is identified by NDC 72439-500.
Identification & Billing
Clinical Specifications
Regulatory & Marketing
Hierarchy Structure
- 72439 - Industria Farmaceutica Galenica Senese Srl
- 72439-500 - Potassium Chloride
- 72439-500-10 - 10 AMPULE in 1 CARTON / 10 mL in 1 AMPULE (72439-500-41)
- 72439-500 - Potassium Chloride
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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.
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 72439-500-10 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 ampule in 1 carton / 10 ml in 1 ampule (72439-500-41) of Potassium Chloride, labeled by Industria Farmaceutica Galenica Senese Srl. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.
Is this product currently listed with the FDA?
This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Industria Farmaceutica Galenica Senese Srl on July 13, 2018. The current certification is valid through January 26, 2021.
What are the primary indications for this medication?
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics.
How is this Industria Farmaceutica Galenica Senese Srl product billed for insurance claims?
For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 72439050010. 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:
Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.
