NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory
Product NDC (as listed)70700-171Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.
Product NDC at billing width70700-0171Add 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 NDC11-digit (billing)PackageCopy
70700-171-22707000171221 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (70700-171-22) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSEMarketed from Sep 9, 2020
70700-171-237070001712310 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (70700-171-23) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSEMarketed from Sep 9, 2020

How the 11-digit form is made: The product segment has 3 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (5-3-2 → 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)
Neostigmine methylsulfate
Generic name (nonproprietary)
neostigmine methylsulfate
Active ingredients
Neostigmine methylsulfate — .5 mg/mL
Dosage form
Injection
Route
Intravenous
Product type
Prescription drug
Marketing category
ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 212968
Marketing start
Listing expires
Other FDA classes
Cholinesterase Inhibitors (Mechanism)
Identifiers
Product ID 70700-171_8649cf31-5ecf-2048-5bf0-1b6e84f190f4SPL ID 8649cf31-5ecf-2048-5bf0-1b6e84f190f4SPL set ID 801225d9-eb71-dbef-e860-4caf7a22f27fRxCUI 311935, 311936UNII 98IMH7M386UPC 0370700172223
Pharmacologic class
Cholinesterase Inhibitor

Billing references

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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

N470700017122 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 70700-0171-22. 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 .

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Neostigmine Methylsulfate Injection is a cholinesterase inhibitor indicated for the reversal of the effects of non­ depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents after surgery. Neostigmine Methylsulfate Injection, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is indicated for the reversal of the effects of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) after surgery (1).

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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Other NDCs under ANDA 212968

Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 212968
ProductStrengthForm · routeLabelerProduct NDC
Neostigmine methylsulfateNeostigmine methylsulfate .5 mg/mLInjectionIntravenousGland Pharma Limited68083-383
Neostigmine methylsulfateNeostigmine methylsulfate 1 mg/mLInjectionIntravenousGland Pharma Limited68083-384
Neostigmine methylsulfateNeostigmine methylsulfate 1 mg/mLInjectionIntravenousProPharma Distribution84549-172
Neostigmine methylsulfateNeostigmine methylsulfate 1 mg/mLInjectionIntravenousXiromed LLC70700-172

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