Oxygen Gas
NDC Package 72986-001-01

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

Package Information

Oxygen gases is a human prescription drug administered via respiratory (inhalation) route. This formulation utilizes a gas delivery system. Marketed by Family Enterprises Llc Dba Preferred Cylinder Services, this product is identified by NDC 72986-001.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
72986-001-01
Package Description
291 L in 1 DEWAR
Product Code
72986-001
11-Digit Billing Format
72986000101
RxNorm Crosswalk
RxCUI: 312172 - oxygen 99 % Gas for Inhalation

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Oxygen
Non-Proprietary Name
Oxygen
Substance Name
Oxygen
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)
OXYGEN 99 L/100L

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Family Enterprises Llc Dba Preferred Cylinder Services
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED MEDICAL GAS - A category specifying that a product is marketed as unapproved medical gas.
Start Marketing Date
07-20-2008
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
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 72986-001-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 291 l in 1 dewar of Oxygen, a human prescription drug labeled by Family Enterprises Llc Dba Preferred Cylinder Services. This gas is formulated for respiratory (inhalation) use and contains oxygen 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 Family Enterprises Llc Dba Preferred Cylinder Services on July 20, 2008. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Family Enterprises Llc Dba Preferred Cylinder Services product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 72986000101. 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)
72986-001-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
72986-0001-01

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