Back to Basics: Reporting National Drug Codes

Abstract

When reporting vaccines and medications supplied in a physician practice, it is typically necessary to report an 11-digit National Drug Code (NDC). This article reviews how to appropriately report NDCs, including the following key points: Selection of the appropriate NDC Conversion of a 10-digit NDC to include the required 11 digits Selecting the NDC unit of measure Entering NDC information into the claim