NDC

The National Drug Code(NDC)System provides a directory of selected drugs distributed in the United States. Drugs listed under the NDC are identified by an 11-digit number comprised of three segments. The first segment, assigned by the FDA, identifies the vendor, product codes, are listed in the second segment, and the third segment, or package code, indicates the package size. The manufacturer assigns the second and third segments of the code for a given product.

In Touchworks v11, NDC number is mapped to the encounter number where the NDC code would pass from the Charge Interface to the billing system.

The NDC code is used for billing purposes which is why it is located on the Charge Encounter Form.

The workflow to capture the NDC is this: (I will use immunization as the example) The provider orders immunization.

This is transmitted to the nurse via a Worklist to administer.

In the administration screen the nurse can capture the manufacture, lot number, series, etc. to complete the order.

Upon completion, the order will update the encounter form with the charge code for the immunization.

The provider can then review the encounter form and with the NDC additional information set up, a message will prompt the provider to enter the NDC code before submitting