Do NDC codes expire?
When billing with NDCs on professional/ancillary/facility electronic (837P or 837l) or paper (CMS-1500) claims, it is important to ensure that the NDC used is valid for the date of service. This is because NDCs can expire or change.
How often is the NDC directory updated?
Drugs are identified and reported using a unique, three-segment number called the National Drug Code (NDC) which serves as the FDA’s identifier for drugs. FDA publishes the listed NDC numbers in the NDC Directory which is updated daily.
What does NDC mean on a package?
The National Drug Code (NDC) is the number which identifies a drug. The NDC number consists of 11 digits, broken into 3 sections in a 5-4-2 format. ▪ The first 5 digits identify the labeler code representing the manufacturer of the drug and are assigned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ▪
What is an obsolete NDC?
An obsolete NDC means the manufacturer of the drug no longer makes the drug in that form. For example, Hallberg Pharmaceuticals might have stopped making fentanyl in the form of a sublingual tablet. Therefore, the FDA says the drug NDC 99999-9999-1 is obsolete.
What is a deprecated NDC code?
Deprecated in NDC means they are no longer active codes used by the manufacturer.
What appears on the medication label along with the expiration date?
The serial number allows a saleable unit of medication to be identified beyond just the NDC, Lot, and Expiration Date, and allows that medication vial, bag, or syringe to be tracked all the way back to where it was manufactured.
Who assigns NDC?
Administration (FDA)
The labeler code is assigned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), while the product and package code are assigned by the labeler. For billing or other purposes, such as with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an NDC may also be arranged in an 11-digit format with leading zeros, if needed.
Does NDC need to be on packaging?
The NDC is not required to appear on product labeling, but if a firm wishes to include it, the FDA has set forth specific criteria regarding its placement, prominence and display.
Are NDC codes unique?
The NDC, or National Drug Code, is a unique 10-digit, 3-segment number. It is a universal product identifier for human drugs in the United States. The 3 segments of the NDC identify the labeler, the product, and the commercial package size.
How do I find my NDC Product Code?
You can also access NDC numbers via the free Drugs.com Medication Guide App. The FDA also maintains a searchable database of NDC codes on their website. NDC numbers can also be found in the drug product labeling (for example, the package insert) as well as on the package itself.