Do one of the following using a SIM code that requires NDC information.
Enter a new charge, and then select Save or Next.
Select an existing charge, and then select the NDC Charges icon on the Charge Posting toolbar.
The NDC Data for this Charge window opens.
Select National Drug Code, and then enter the NDC Id in the 11-digit 12345-6789-01 format.
Note: This field is required. Digits 1-5 indicate label, digits 6-9 indicate product, and digits 10-11 indicate package.
In the Eff Date and Exp Date fields, enter the effective and expiration dates for the new NCD Id. These fields are required.
When you enter a new NCD Id, the Service Date on the charge must fall within the Effective Date and Expiration Date and saved on the charge.
Note: If the service date does not fall within the date range, a message appears stating that the NDC code was not saved on the charge due to date range.
Select Description, and then enter a descriptive name for the new NCD Id.
In the Drug Unit Price field, do one of the following:
Enter the price per unit for the drug.
Enter 0.00 or leave blank.
Note: Drug Unit Price is not a required field and it is not included on electronic claims in ASC X12 Version 5010 format.
Select the Basis of Measure list, and then select one of the following units of measure.
<none> for blank
F2 for international unit
GR for gram
ME for milligram
ML for milliliter
UN for unit
Select Drug Unit Count, and then enter the unit count for the drug. The field allows up to 15 characters with 1, 2 or 3 decimal places.
Note: You must either enter or leave Basis of Measure and Drug Unit Count fields blank. If you enter only one field, a message appears stating that if NDC is selected, then Drug Unit Count and Basis of Measure must both be entered or left blank to save the NDC with the charge.
To save changes and close the window, select OK.
If you have security access rights to update NDC Libraries in File Maintenance, a message appears stating to add NDC code to NDC library.
Select Yes to update the NDC library with the new NCD Id.
Select No to save the NCD Id with the charge only, without updating the NDC Library.
If you do not have security access rights to update NDC Libraries, a message appears stating that you do not have access to the NDC Library to add a new NDC code. This code will be used for this charge only.
