What is NDC 0409-4090?

0409-4090 is the product NDC for Zinc (zinc chloride), Zinc chloride 1 mg/mL injection, solution, listed with the FDA by Hospira, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Hospira, Inc., NDC labeler code 0409. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Zinc?

None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Zinc NDC 0409-4090 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)0409-4090Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width00409-4090Add 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	Copy
0409-4090-01	00409409001	25 VIAL, PLASTIC in 1 TRAY (0409-4090-01) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC (0409-4090-11)Marketed from Sep 30, 1990

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): Zinc
Generic name (nonproprietary): zinc chloride
Active ingredients: Zinc chloride — 1 mg/mL
Dosage form: Injection, Solution
Route: Intravenous
Labeler: Hospira, Inc.NDC labeler code 0409
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 018959
Marketing start: Sep 30, 1990
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Decreased Copper Ion Absorption (Physiologic effect)
Identifiers: Product ID 0409-4090_f23dc08f-8388-4379-811e-4043346c18bdSPL ID f23dc08f-8388-4379-811e-4043346c18bdSPL set ID 9a1914a0-e195-4233-c1be-bc2075580eb8RxCUI 237508UNII 86Q357L16B
Pharmacologic class: Copper Absorption Inhibitor

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

N400409409001 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 00409-4090-01. 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 May 13, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Zinc 1 mg/mL (Zinc Chloride Injection, USP) is indicated for use as a supplement to intravenous solutions given for total parenteral nutrition. Administration helps to maintain zinc serum levels and to prevent depletion of endogenous stores, and subsequent deficiency symptoms.

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 0409-4090

What is NDC 0409-4090?: 0409-4090 is the product NDC for Zinc (zinc chloride), Zinc chloride 1 mg/mL injection, solution, listed with the FDA by Hospira, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Zinc (Zinc chloride).
What is the active ingredient?: Zinc chloride.
Who is the labeler?: Hospira, Inc., NDC labeler code 0409. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Zinc?: None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Zinc (Zinc chloride) NDC 0409-4090