Prescription drug · NDA
Carnitor (levocarnitine) NDC 54482-147
Levocarnitine 1 g/5mL · Injection, Solution · Intravenous · Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54482-147-01 | 54482014701 | 5 VIAL in 1 CARTON (54482-147-01) / 5 mL in 1 VIALMarketed from Dec 16, 1992 |
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)
- Carnitor
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- levocarnitine
- Active ingredients
- Levocarnitine — 1 g/5mL
- Dosage form
- Injection, Solution
- Route
- Intravenous
- Labeler
- Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 020182
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Carnitine (Chemical structure)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 54482-147_0a9cb8a2-c17d-9bd3-e063-6294a90ac0e0SPL ID 0a9cb8a2-c17d-9bd3-e063-6294a90ac0e0SPL set ID cf801cc4-775e-433d-9d32-e5d9a98981d3RxCUI 206345, 1791371UNII 0G389FZZ9M
- Pharmacologic class
- Carnitine Analog
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
N454482014701followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 54482-0147-01. 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 For the acute and chronic treatment of patients with an inborn error of metabolism which results in secondary carnitine deficiency. For the prevention and treatment of carnitine deficiency in patients with end stage renal disease who are undergoing dialysis.
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.