At the November 2023 WG2 Meeting the form was discussed.
Clarification of Billing Unit Standard
New Product/Package Information
Request:
We would like to verify that the billing unit would be “each” with a quantity of one (1) for all three (3) kits.
We have a “Starter Kit” that will contain one infusion pump, 2 batteries, battery charger, wall power adapter, USB cable, clothing clip,
10 cassettes, 10 infusion sets, 10 syringes, 10 needles, 10 alcohol wipes and will be sealed to be dispensed as one kit
“Refill Kit” will contain: 10 cassettes, 10 infusion sets, 10 syringes, 10 needles, 10 alcohol wipes and will be sealed to be dispensed as one kit
“Refill Kit Option” (same as Refill Kit above without infusion sets) will be dispensed monthly if patient does not require infusion sets and will be sealed to be dispensed as one kit
Why Needed:
This will be a new product launch and we want to confirm that our understanding of the billing unit is correct and that the package will not be broken.
Outcome Anticipated:
The billing unit of each with a quantity of 1, package cannot be broken.
Task Group Discussion Task Group Discussion (10/17/23):
- Agreement of an assignment of BU = EA per section 5.5.1 of the BUS with a package size of 1 for the starter and refill kits.
WG Discussion (11/01/23):
A motion was made and seconded to classify the BU = EA per section 5.5.1 of the BUS with a package size of 1 for the starter and refill kits.