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ndc_hcpcsxw20182 set up by Jean Roth , jroth@nber.org ,  9 Feb 2018
The National Drug Code (NDC) serves as a universal product identifier for human drugs and biologics.
Each NDC must be reported as an 11-digit code unique to the manufacturer of the specific drug or product.
The End Date #1 is the relationship end date between the NDC and HCPCS code.
The Start Date #1 is the relationship start date between the NDC and HCPCS code.
This is derived by dividing the NDC amount by the HCPCS amount.
The Conversion Factor (CF) is the rate to convert HCPCS quantity to NDC quantity.
The number of HCPCS units in one NCPDP billing unit.
The amount of product in a HCPCS billing unit (may be found in the HCPCS description).
The only valid values for this field are "ea," "gm," or "ml."
Provides the two-character abbreviation corresponding to valid units of measure per the NCPDP standard.
The unit of measure when billing NDC units.
The container or package used for the drug product, i.e. vial, bottle, bag, etc.
The total size of the package in volume or number of units contained.
by the billing unit standard of the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP).
The amount of product contained in the package as defined
For example, the strength of acetaminophen with codeine is expressed as "325 mg-30 mg."
For combination products, a hyphen may separate the individual strengths of the active ingredients.
The product strength listed in alphabetical order of the active ingredients.
-- for example, "2 x 5 x 10" - and descriptive material such as "sulfite-free," "refill," and "non-drowsy."
Flavors may be listed when applicable. Also shown, when appropriate, is information on package dimensions
Details of packaging and preparation, such as "dialpak," "fliptop vial," "premixed," and "micronized."
Additional information on product characteristics not captured in other fields may be provided.
Product name given to the product by the manufacturer.
The following information may be present in this field:
The long description of the HCPCS Level II code
NDC deactivated
NDC Withdrawn
HCPCS Code Deletion
A new relationship end date is listed whenever any of the following occur:
The relationship end date between the NDC and HCPCS code.
HCPCS code change description that adds a new NDC relationship for the HCPCS code
NDC is reactivated
New NDC code added
New HCPCS code added
A new relationship start date is listed whenever any of the following occur:
The relationship start date between the NDC and HCPCS code.
The Level II modifiers are two alphabetic or alphanumeric digits.
HCPCS Level II codes may require the use of modifiers to capture the exact nature of the service.
These codes are an alpha character followed by four numbers.
to a Medicare patient including durable medical equipment, prosthetics and orthotics supplies.
HCPCS Level II codes are assigned to every service a medical practitioner provides
HCPCS codes are used by Medicare and monitored by the CMS .
may require the use of modifiers to capture the exact nature of the service.
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II codes