Prescription drug · BLA
Serostim (somatropin) NDC 44087-0004
Kit · Subcutaneous · EMD Serono, Inc.
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44087-0004-7 | 44087000407 | 1 KIT in 1 CARTON (44087-0004-7) * 1 mL in 1 VIAL * 3.5 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASSMarketed from Jul 25, 1997 |
How the 11-digit form is made: The package segment has 1 digit, so one leading zero is added to it (5-4-1 → 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)
- Serostim
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- somatropin
- Dosage form
- Kit
- Route
- Subcutaneous
- Labeler
- EMD Serono, Inc.
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- BLA — Biologics License ApplicationApplication BLA 020604
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Identifiers
- Product ID 44087-0004_4ca63d8e-15cf-4690-b148-2ad415bd0640SPL ID 4ca63d8e-15cf-4690-b148-2ad415bd0640SPL set ID 62b01d29-90f0-45b2-a0c4-3a750ba36c8aRxCUI 248288, 249453, 346494, 751566, 751568, 751570
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
N444087000407followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 44087-0004-07. 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)
SEROSTIM (somatropin) is indicated for the treatment of adults with HIV and wasting or cachexia to increase lean body mass and body weight, and improve physical endurance. Concomitant antiretroviral therapy is necessary. SEROSTIM is a human growth hormone (somatropin) indicated for the treatment of adults with HIV and wasting or cachexia to increase lean body mass and body weight, and improve physical endurance ( 1 )
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
Other NDCs under BLA 020604
Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.