Prescription drug · NDA
Potassium Chloride NDC 0338-0703
Potassium chloride 29.8 g/1000mL · Injection, Solution · Intravenous · Baxter Healthcare Corporation
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0338-0703-41 | 00338070341 | 24 BAG in 1 CARTON (0338-0703-41) / 50 mL in 1 BAGMarketed from Dec 26, 1989 | |
| 0338-0703-48 | 00338070348 | 24 BAG in 1 CARTON (0338-0703-48) / 100 mL in 1 BAGMarketed from Dec 26, 1989 |
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)
- Potassium Chloride
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- potassium chloride
- Active ingredients
- Potassium chloride — 29.8 g/1000mL
- Dosage form
- Injection, Solution
- Route
- Intravenous
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 019904
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Increased Large Intestinal Motility (Physiologic effect)Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption (Physiologic effect)Osmotic Activity (Mechanism)Potassium Compounds (Chemical structure)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 0338-0703_4cf18d0e-1854-48fb-b711-49b2a3042ae4SPL ID 4cf18d0e-1854-48fb-b711-49b2a3042ae4SPL set ID 092ddee4-572d-4771-8d95-880cea01097eRxCUI 312507, 1860239, 1860241, 1860463, 1860466UNII 660YQ98I10
- Pharmacologic class
- Osmotic Laxative; 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.
- NDC on a medical claim
N400338070341followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 00338-0703-41. 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)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Potassium Chloride Injection is indicated in the treatment of potassium deficiency states when oral replacement is not feasible. THIS HIGHLY CONCENTRATED, READY-TO-USE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION IS INTENDED FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SERUM K + LEVELS AND FOR POTASSIUM SUPPLEMENTATION IN FLUID RESTRICTED PATIENTS WHO CANNOT ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL VOLUMES OF FLUID ASSOCIATED WITH POTASSIUM SOLUTIONS OF LOWER CONCENTRATION. When using these products, these patients should be on continuous cardiac monitoring and frequent testing for serum potassium concentration and acid-base balance.
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
Other NDCs under NDA 019904
Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium Chloride | Potassium chloride 14.9 g/1000mL | Injection, SolutionIntravenous | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 0338-0705 |
| Potassium Chloride | Potassium chloride 7.46 g/1000mL | Injection, SolutionIntravenous | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 0338-0709 |