What is NDC 51754-2004?

51754-2004 is the product NDC for Potassium Acetate, Potassium acetate 200 meq/100mL injection, listed with the FDA by Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, NDC labeler code 51754. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Potassium Acetate?

4 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Potassium Acetate NDC 51754-2004 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)51754-2004Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width51754-2004Add 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
51754-2004-4	5175420040451754200404	25 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON (51754-2004-4) / 100 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASSMarketed from Aug 1, 2023

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): Potassium Acetate
Generic name (nonproprietary): potassium acetate
Active ingredients: Potassium acetate — 200 meq/100mL
Dosage form: Injection
Route: Intravenous
Labeler: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLCNDC labeler code 51754
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 206203
Marketing start: Aug 1, 2023
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
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 51754-2004_2b86b9e8-48ba-4a72-b705-48c2751016e6SPL ID 2b86b9e8-48ba-4a72-b705-48c2751016e6SPL set ID d5f6dc05-9fb0-4a89-8c54-46112df10abdRxCUI 237381UNII M911911U02
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.

How CPT relates to drug billing

NDC on a medical claim

N451754200404 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 51754-2004-04. 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 15, 2019.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Potassium Acetate Injection, USP (2 mEq/mL) is indicated as a source of potassium, for the addition to large volume intravenous fluids, to prevent or correct hypokalemia in patients with restricted or no oral intake. It is also useful as an additive for preparing specific intravenous fluid formulas when the needs of the patient cannot be met by standard electrolyte or nutrient solutions.

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About NDC 51754-2004

What is NDC 51754-2004?: 51754-2004 is the product NDC for Potassium Acetate, Potassium acetate 200 meq/100mL injection, listed with the FDA by Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Potassium Acetate.
What is the active ingredient?: Potassium acetate.
Who is the labeler?: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, NDC labeler code 51754. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Potassium Acetate?: 4 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Potassium Acetate 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 Potassium Acetate NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Potassium Acetate	Potassium acetate 3.93 g/20mL	Injection, Solution, ConcentrateIntravenous	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	65219-510	65219-0510-20
Potassium Acetate	Potassium acetate 196 mg/mL	Injection, Solution, ConcentrateIntravenous	Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC	65219-512	65219-0512-50
Potassium Acetate	Potassium acetate 3.93 g/20mL	Injection, Solution, ConcentrateIntravenous	Hospira, Inc.	0409-8183	00409-8183-25
Potassium Acetate	Potassium acetate 196.3 mg/mL	Injection, Solution, ConcentrateIntravenous	Hospira, Inc.	0409-3294	00409-3294-25