Prescription drug · ANDA
Colistimethate Sodium NDC 23155-193
Colistimethate sodium 150 mg/4mL · Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solution · Intramuscular, Intravenous · Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23155-193-31 | 2315501933123155019331 | 1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON (23155-193-31) / 4 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASSMarketed from Sep 9, 2021 | |
| 23155-193-41 | 2315501934123155019341 | 12 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON (23155-193-41) / 4 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASSMarketed from Sep 9, 2021 |
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)
- Colistimethate Sodium
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- colistimethate sodium
- Active ingredients
- Colistimethate sodium — 150 mg/4mL
- Dosage form
- Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solution
- Route
- Intramuscular, Intravenous
- Labeler
- Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC labeler code 23155
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 202359
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Polymyxins (Chemical structure)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 23155-193_698b0d4f-1182-475f-aafb-bfcbd0b637f2SPL ID 698b0d4f-1182-475f-aafb-bfcbd0b637f2SPL set ID 6a335659-03b0-4a2d-9cd4-7dcf7da96fe6RxCUI 1117522UNII XW0E5YS77GUPC 0323155193312
- Pharmacologic class
- Polymyxin-class Antibacterial
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
N423155019331followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 23155-0193-31. 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 Colistimethate for injection is indicated for the treatment of acute or chronic infections due to sensitive strains of certain gram-negative bacilli. It is particularly indicated when the infection is caused by sensitive strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa . This antibiotic is not indicated for infections due to Proteus or Neisseria . Colistimethate for injection has proven clinically effective in treatment of infections due to the following gram-negative organisms: Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Colistimethate for injection may be used to initiate therapy in serious infections that are suspected to be due to gr…
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 23155-193
- What is NDC 23155-193?
- 23155-193 is the product NDC for Colistimethate Sodium, Colistimethate sodium 150 mg/4mL injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, listed with the FDA by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Colistimethate Sodium.
- What is the active ingredient?
- Colistimethate sodium.
- Who is the labeler?
- Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., NDC labeler code 23155. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
- What other NDCs exist for Colistimethate Sodium?
- 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.