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Reporting the National Drug Code (NDC) Quantity Effective September 1, 2008
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Nephrology·Dialysis Facility
Effective date
Sep 1, 2008
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Dialysis facilities must now report National Drug Code (NDC) quantities for drugs administered during dialysis treatments. This requirement became effective September 1, 2008 and affects billing documentation for dialysis-related medications.
Action Required
Effective September 1, 2008: Dialysis facilities must update billing systems to capture and report NDC quantities for all drugs administered during dialysis treatments. Update documentation workflows to ensure NDC quantity data is collected at point of service. Staff must be trained to properly record drug quantities in billing records to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.