How to Code Pulmicort Respules

According to the National Institutes of Health, Pulmicort Respules are used as a maintenance treatment for asthma in children between 1 and 8 years of age. Coding the medication involves determining the dosage indicated with the medicine and assigning the proper National Drug Code, or NDC, number for the level of active ingredients indicated.

Things You'll Need

• Pulmicort Respules packaging
• Internet access
• Recording sheet
• Pen

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Instructions

Identification and Coding

• 1

  Determine Dosage. Pulmicort Respules are available in three strengths: 0.25mg/2mL, 0.5mg/2mL and 1.0mg/2mL. The dosage levels are clearly marked on the packaging provided by the manufacturer.

• 2

  Reference the code. Access the NDC Trade Name website and type "Pulmicort Respules" in the site's search window. The coding for each dose will be displayed.

• 3

  Assign Code. The NDC coding, as indicated on the website, is as follows: 0.25mg/2mL- 00186-1988; 0.5mg/2mL - 54868-5621; 1.0mg/2mL - 00186-1990.

• 4

  Record Code. Write the proper NDC code for the concentration indicated on the recording sheet.