Prescription drug · NDA
Cortrosyn (Cosyntropin) NDC 71872-7318
Cosyntropin .25 mg/mL · Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solution · Intramuscular, Intravenous · Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71872-7318-1 | 7187273180171872731801 | 1 VIAL in 1 BAG (71872-7318-1) / 1 mL in 1 VIALMarketed from Jan 1, 2024 |
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)
- Cortrosyn
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- cosyntropin
- Active ingredients
- Cosyntropin — .25 mg/mL
- Dosage form
- Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solution
- Route
- Intramuscular, Intravenous
- Labeler
- Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLCNDC labeler code 71872
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 016750
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (Chemical structure)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 71872-7318_15eaa42c-d1e7-5c08-e063-6394a90ae469SPL ID 15eaa42c-d1e7-5c08-e063-6394a90ae469SPL set ID 15eaaab2-d656-7310-e063-6394a90ae59fUNII 72YY86EA29
- Pharmacologic class
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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
N471872731801followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 71872-7318-01. 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 CORTROSYN ® (cosyntropin) for Injection is intended for use as a diagnostic agent in the screening of patients presumed to have adrenocortical insufficiency. Because of its rapid effect on the adrenal cortex it may be utilized to perform a 30-minute test of adrenal function (plasma cortisol response) as an office or outpatient procedure, using only 2 venipunctures (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section). Severe hypofunction of the pituitary - adrenal axis is usually associated with subnormal plasma cortisol values but a low basal level is not per se evidence of adrenal insufficiency and does not suffice to make the diagnosis. Many patients with proven insufficiency will…
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 71872-7318
- What is NDC 71872-7318?
- 71872-7318 is the product NDC for Cortrosyn (cosyntropin), Cosyntropin .25 mg/mL injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, listed with the FDA by Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Cortrosyn (Cosyntropin).
- What is the active ingredient?
- Cosyntropin.
- Who is the labeler?
- Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC, NDC labeler code 71872. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
- What other NDCs exist for Cortrosyn?
- 2 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Cortrosyn NDCs.
- Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?
- Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.
Related NDCs: other Cortrosyn products
Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC | Package NDCs (11-digit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortrosyn | Cosyntropin .25 mg/mL | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Parenteral | Henry Schein, Inc. | 0404-9839 | 00404-9839-99 |
| Cortrosyncosyntropin | Cosyntropin .25 mg/mL | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 0548-5900 | 00548-5900-00 |
Other NDCs under NDA 016750
Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortrosyn | Cosyntropin .25 mg/mL | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous, Parenteral | Henry Schein, Inc. | 0404-9839 |
| Cortrosyncosyntropin | Cosyntropin .25 mg/mL | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For solutionIntramuscular, Intravenous | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 0548-5900 |