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National Drug Code (NDC)

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Definition. The FDA’s three-segment identifier for a marketed drug package. Claims may require an 11-digit billing format derived from the product’s assigned NDC.

You'll come across National Drug Code (NDC) while working the revenue cycle — from eligibility and claim submission to payment posting and denials. See the related terms below, or browse the full glossary and the Knowledge Hub.

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