Prescription drug · NDA
Ascor (Ascorbic acid) NDC 67157-101
Ascorbic acid 500 mg/mL · Injection · Intravenous · McGuff Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67157-101-50 | 6715701015067157010150 | 1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON (67157-101-50) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASSMarketed from Jan 15, 2018 | |
| 67157-101-51 | 6715701015167157010151 | 25 VIAL, GLASS in 1 TRAY (67157-101-51) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASSMarketed from Jan 15, 2018 |
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)
- Ascor
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- ascorbic acid
- Active ingredients
- Ascorbic acid — 500 mg/mL
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Route
- Intravenous
- Labeler
- McGuff Pharmaceuticals, Inc.NDC labeler code 67157
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 209112
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Ascorbic Acid (Chemical structure)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 67157-101_52fac578-887d-7374-e063-6294a90a7eb9SPL ID 52fac578-887d-7374-e063-6294a90a7eb9SPL set ID 388aad52-fc01-4784-9791-1dbc80c69306RxCUI 308395, 2002739UNII PQ6CK8PD0RUPC 0367157101500
- Pharmacologic class
- Vitamin C
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
N467157010150followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 67157-0101-50. 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)
1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE ASCOR is vitamin C indicated for the short term (up to 1 week) treatment of scurvy in adult and pediatric patients age 5 months and older for whom oral administration is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated. Limitations of Use ASCOR is not indicated for treatment of vitamin C deficiency that is not associated with signs and symptoms of scurvy. ASCOR is vitamin C indicated for the short term (up to 1 week) treatment of scurvy in adult and pediatric patients age 5 months and older for whom oral administration is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated. Limitations of Use ASCOR is not indicated for treatment of vitamin C deficiency that is not associated …
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 67157-101
- What is NDC 67157-101?
- 67157-101 is the product NDC for Ascor (ascorbic acid), Ascorbic acid 500 mg/mL injection, listed with the FDA by McGuff Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Ascor (Ascorbic Acid).
- What is the active ingredient?
- Ascorbic acid.
- Who is the labeler?
- McGuff Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC labeler code 67157. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
- What other NDCs exist for Ascor?
- 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.