What is NDC 0409-4888?

0409-4888 is the product NDC for Sodium Chloride, Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL injection, solution, listed with the FDA by Hospira, Inc.. It has 5 package NDCs, 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 Sodium Chloride?

116 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Sodium Chloride NDC 0409-4888 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)0409-4888Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width00409-4888Add 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
0409-4888-10	0040948881000409488810	25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-4888-10) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0409-4888-02)Marketed from Apr 30, 2005
0409-4888-12	0040948881200409488812	25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-4888-12) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0409-4888-01)Marketed from Jul 14, 2005
0409-4888-20	0040948882000409488820	25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-4888-20) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0409-4888-03)Marketed from Feb 28, 2005
0409-4888-50	0040948885000409488850	25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-4888-50) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0409-4888-06)Marketed from Feb 28, 2005
0409-4888-90	0040948889000409488890	10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-4888-90) / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0409-4888-02)Marketed from Oct 20, 2021

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): Sodium Chloride
Generic name (nonproprietary): sodium chloride
Active ingredients: Sodium chloride — 9 mg/mL
Dosage form: Injection, Solution
Route: Intramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous
Labeler: Hospira, Inc.NDC labeler code 0409
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 018803
Marketing start: Feb 28, 2005
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Identifiers: Product ID 0409-4888_9ee88abb-024a-4a3b-9776-1777eaf2f760SPL ID 9ee88abb-024a-4a3b-9776-1777eaf2f760SPL set ID 8eb172da-dcd4-4660-4a8f-ad44a14b4af7RxCUI 1807628, 1807631, 1807637, 1807638UNII 451W47IQ8X

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

N400409488810 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 00409-4888-10. 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 Nov 6, 2024.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE This parenteral preparation is indicated only for diluting or dissolving drugs for intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, according to instructions of the manufacturer of the drug to be administered.

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About NDC 0409-4888

What is NDC 0409-4888?: 0409-4888 is the product NDC for Sodium Chloride, Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL injection, solution, listed with the FDA by Hospira, Inc.. It has 5 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Sodium Chloride.
What is the active ingredient?: Sodium 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 Sodium Chloride?: 116 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Sodium Chloride 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 Sodium Chloride NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Sodium Chloride	Sodium chloride 50 mg/g	OintmentOphthalmic	YYBA CORP	73581-707	73581-0707-0173581-0707-03
Sodium Chloride	Sodium chloride 1 g/1	TabletOral	Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC	58657-119	58657-0119-01
Sodium chloride	Sodium chloride .9 g/100mL	Injection, SolutionIrrigation	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	65219-502	65219-0502-10
Sodium chloride	Sodium chloride .9 g/100mL	Injection, SolutionIrrigation	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	65219-504	65219-0504-20
Sodium chloride	Sodium chloride .9 g/100mL	Injection, SolutionIrrigation	Becton Dickinson and Company	17271-800	17271-0800-0717271-0800-0817271-0800-09
Sodium Chloride	Sodium chloride 1000 mg/1	TabletOral	Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.	57237-361	57237-0361-01
Sodium chloride	Sodium chloride .9 g/100mL	Injection, SolutionIrrigation	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	65219-506	65219-0506-30
Sodium Chloridesodium chloride tablets	Sodium chloride 1000 mg/1	TabletOral	Kesin Pharma Corporation	81033-028	81033-0028-01
Sodium Chloridesodium chloride tablet	Sodium chloride 1000 mg/1	TabletOral	Belleview Bioscience LLC	84447-002	84447-0002-01
Sodium Chloride	Sodium chloride 900 mg/100mL	IrrigantIrrigation	Baxter Healthcare Company	0338-9834	00338-9834-04

All 117 Sodium Chloride NDCs

Other NDCs under NDA 018803

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under NDA 018803
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
0.9% Sodium Chloride	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL	Injection, SolutionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous	HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst	51662-1359
Sodium Chloride	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL	Injection, SolutionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous	Henry Schein, Inc.	0404-9954
Sodium Chloride	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL	Injection, SolutionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous	HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst	51662-1342
Sodium Chloride	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL	Injection, SolutionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous	HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst	51662-1464
Sodium Chloride	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL	Injection, SolutionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous	Cardinal Health 107, LLC	55154-0126
Sodium Chloride	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL	Injection, SolutionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous	Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC	71872-7248
Sodium Chloride	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL	Injection, SolutionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous	Asclemed USA, Inc.	76420-083
Sodium Chloride	Sodium chloride 9 mg/mL	Injection, SolutionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous	ProPharma Distribution	84549-888