Zioptan
NDC Package 0006-3931-54

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Zioptan is tafluprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Marketed by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., this product is identified by NDC 0006-3931 and is authorized under FDA application NDA202514.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0006-3931-54
Package Description
9 AMPULE in 1 CARTON / .3 mL in 1 AMPULE / 10 in 1 POUCH (0006-3931-10)
Product Code
0006-3931
11-Digit Billing Format
00006393154
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Zioptan
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Tafluprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
FDA Application #
NDA202514
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
02-10-2012
End Marketing Date
06-30-2016
Listing Expiration
06-30-2016
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (0006-3931). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

0006-3931-30
3 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 10 AMPULE in 1 POUCH (0006-3931-10) / .3 mL in 1 AMPULE
0006-3931-36
1 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 10 AMPULE in 1 POUCH / .3 mL in 1 AMPULE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0006-3931-54 identifies a specific commercial package of 9 ampule in 1 carton / .3 ml in 1 ampule / 10 in 1 pouch (0006-3931-10) of Zioptan, labeled by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on February 10, 2012. The current certification is valid through June 30, 2016.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Tafluprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

How is this Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00006393154. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 1 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (4-4-2)
0006-3931-54
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00006-3931-54

Note: The zero is added to the Labeler segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.