Clarification on Use of National Drug Codes (NDCS) in 837 I Billing
This CR instructs FISS to add the NDC number to its internal claim record
and specifies how quantities of drugs are to be reported when the NDC is used for institutional billing. The
CR also requires contractors to accept decimal values for NDC quantities, although these may be rounded
for actual claims processing. It also requires passing the NDC information to CWF and NCH.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 13, 2009
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