What is NDC 0404-9839?

0404-9839 is the product NDC for Cortrosyn, Cosyntropin .25 mg/mL injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, listed with the FDA by Henry Schein, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Henry Schein, Inc., NDC labeler code 0404. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Cortrosyn?

2 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Cortrosyn NDC 0404-9839 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)0404-9839Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width00404-9839Add 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
0404-9839-99	0040498399900404983999	1 VIAL in 1 BAG (0404-9839-99) / 1 mL in 1 VIALMarketed from Jan 9, 2022

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): Cortrosyn
Generic name (nonproprietary): cortrosyn
Active ingredients: Cosyntropin — .25 mg/mL
Dosage form: Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solution
Route: Intramuscular, Intravenous, Parenteral
Labeler: Henry Schein, Inc.NDC labeler code 0404
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 016750
Marketing start: Jan 9, 2022
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 0404-9839_2a4b497c-9753-436b-8dc2-93440ccf680eSPL ID 2a4b497c-9753-436b-8dc2-93440ccf680eSPL set ID 0c424fac-b114-41f6-aba8-cf710a34c26cUNII 72YY86EA29
Pharmacologic class: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

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

N400404983999 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 00404-9839-99. 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 27, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

CORTROSYN is indicated, in combination with other diagnostic tests, for use as a diagnostic agent in the screening of adrenocortical insufficiency in adults and pediatric patients. CORTROSYN is an adrenocorticotropin hormone indicated, in combination with other diagnostic tests, for use as a diagnostic agent in the screening of adrenocortical insufficiency in adults and pediatric patients. (1)

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About NDC 0404-9839

What is NDC 0404-9839?: 0404-9839 is the product NDC for Cortrosyn, Cosyntropin .25 mg/mL injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, listed with the FDA by Henry Schein, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Cortrosyn.
What is the active ingredient?: Cosyntropin.
Who is the labeler?: Henry Schein, Inc., NDC labeler code 0404. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Cortrosyn?: 2 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Cortrosyn 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 Cortrosyn NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Cortrosyncosyntropin	Cosyntropin .25 mg/mL	Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous	Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	0548-5900	00548-5900-00
Cortrosyncosyntropin	Cosyntropin .25 mg/mL	Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous	Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC	71872-7318	71872-7318-01

Other NDCs under NDA 016750

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under NDA 016750
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Cortrosyncosyntropin	Cosyntropin .25 mg/mL	Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous	Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	0548-5900
Cortrosyncosyntropin	Cosyntropin .25 mg/mL	Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous	Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC	71872-7318