What is NDC 0338-0117?

0338-0117 is the product NDC for Lactated Ringers, Sodium chloride 600 mg/100mL + 3 more ingredients injection, solution, listed with the FDA by Baxter Healthcare Company. It has 3 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Lactated Ringers (Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium lactate and calcium chloride).

What is the active ingredient?

Sodium chloride, Sodium lactate, Potassium chloride, Calcium chloride.

Baxter Healthcare Company, NDC labeler code 0338. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Lactated Ringers?

15 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Lactated Ringers NDC 0338-0117 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)0338-0117Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width00338-0117Add the package segment from the table below.

Package NDCs as listed with the FDA, and the 11-digit 5-4-2 form used on claims. The highlighted digit is the added leading zero.
Package NDC	11-digit (billing)	Package
0338-0117-02	00338011702	250 mL in 1 BAG (0338-0117-02)Marketed from Mar 22, 1971
0338-0117-03	00338011703	500 mL in 1 BAG (0338-0117-03)Marketed from Mar 22, 1971
0338-0117-04	00338011704	1000 mL in 1 BAG (0338-0117-04)Marketed from Mar 22, 1971

How the 11-digit form is made: The labeler segment has 4 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (4-4-2 → 5-4-2). Formatting the NDC does not by itself make it billable — the product, package and quantity must match what was dispensed or administered, and payer rules apply. Conversion rules

Product information

Brand name (proprietary): Lactated Ringers
Generic name (nonproprietary): sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium lactate and calcium chloride
Active ingredients: Sodium chloride — 600 mg/100mLSodium lactate — 310 mg/100mLPotassium chloride — 30 mg/100mLCalcium chloride — 20 mg/100mL
Dosage form: Injection, Solution
Route: Intravenous
Labeler: Baxter Healthcare CompanyNDC labeler code 0338
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 016682
Marketing start: Mar 22, 1971
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Calcium (Chemical structure)Divalent (Chemical structure)Increased Coagulation Factor Activity (Physiologic effect)Increased Large Intestinal Motility (Physiologic effect)Increased Large Intestinal Motility (Physiologic effect)Increased Large Intestinal Motility (Physiologic effect)Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption (Physiologic effect)Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption (Physiologic effect)Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption (Physiologic effect)Osmotic Activity (Mechanism)Osmotic Activity (Mechanism)Osmotic Activity (Mechanism)Phosphate Chelating Activity (Mechanism)Potassium Compounds (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 0338-0117_d7c7f350-d676-4b32-af8a-b7fafb3ef8f7SPL ID d7c7f350-d676-4b32-af8a-b7fafb3ef8f7SPL set ID dad7735c-709b-40ea-ab7a-15577e24a966RxCUI 847630UNII 451W47IQ8X, TU7HW0W0QT, 660YQ98I10, M4I0D6VV5M
Pharmacologic class: Blood Coagulation Factor; Osmotic Laxative; Phosphate Binder; Potassium Salt

Billing references

What Med-Code can say about coding this product, and where each statement comes from. Nothing here is inferred from the name alone.

HCPCS codeNo match

No drug-specific HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory for this product. The directory is curated and not complete — check the current CMS HCPCS file before billing.

Administration

Drug administration (CPT 96360–96549)

When a clinician administers the drug, the administration is reported separately. Codes in this range cover hydration, therapeutic injections and infusions, and chemotherapy or other complex drug administration. The right code depends on route, duration and drug type, and self-administered drugs are not billed this way.

How CPT relates to drug billing

NDC on a medical claim

N400338011702 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 00338-0117-02. Unit qualifiers: F2 (international unit), GR (gram), ME (milligram), ML (milliliter), UN (unit (each)). The qualifier and quantity depend on what was given. About the N4 qualifier

Product label

Current FDA label (SPL), effective Oct 29, 2025.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Lactated Ringer’s Injection is indicated for use as a source of water and electrolytes or as an alkalinizing agent in adults and pediatric patients. Lactated Ringer’s Injection is indicated for use as a source of water and electrolytes or as an alkalinizing agent in adults and pediatric patients. ( 1 )

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 0338-0117

What is NDC 0338-0117?: 0338-0117 is the product NDC for Lactated Ringers, Sodium chloride 600 mg/100mL + 3 more ingredients injection, solution, listed with the FDA by Baxter Healthcare Company. It has 3 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Lactated Ringers (Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium lactate and calcium chloride).
What is the active ingredient?: Sodium chloride, Sodium lactate, Potassium chloride, Calcium chloride.
Who is the labeler?: Baxter Healthcare Company, NDC labeler code 0338. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Lactated Ringers?: 15 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Lactated Ringers NDCs.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.

Other Lactated Ringers NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Lactated Ringerssodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride	Sodium chloride .6 g/100mL + 3 more ingredients	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	B. Braun Medical Inc.	0264-7500	00264-7500-0000264-7500-10
Lactated Ringerssodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, calcium chloride	Sodium chloride 600 mg/100mL + 3 more ingredients	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst	51662-1516	51662-1516-01
Lactated Ringerssodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride	Sodium chloride 600 mg/100mL + 3 more ingredients	IrrigantIrrigation	ICU Medical Inc.	0990-7828	00990-7828-08
Lactated Ringerssodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride	Sodium chloride 600 mg/100mL + 3 more ingredients	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	ICU Medical Inc.	0990-7953	00990-7953-0200990-7953-0300990-7953-09
Lactated Ringerssodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride	Sodium chloride 600 mg/100mL + 3 more ingredients	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	Asclemed USA, Inc.	76420-129	76420-0129-01
Lactated Ringerssodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, calcium chloride	Sodium chloride 600 mg/100mL + 3 more ingredients	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	Becton Dickinson and Company	17271-710	17271-0710-0517271-0710-0617271-0710-07
Lactated Ringerssodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, calcium chloride	Sodium chloride 600 mg/100mL + 3 more ingredients	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	63323-164	63323-0164-7463323-0164-7563323-0164-76
Lactated Ringerssodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, calcium chloride	Sodium chloride 600 mg/100mL + 3 more ingredients	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	65219-475	65219-0475-30
Lactated Ringerssodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, calcium chloride	Sodium chloride 600 mg/100mL + 3 more ingredients	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	65219-477	65219-0477-20
Lactated Ringerssodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, calcium chloride	Sodium chloride 600 mg/100mL + 3 more ingredients	Injection, SolutionIntravenous	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	65219-479	65219-0479-10

All 16 Lactated Ringers NDCs