Iopidine
NDC Package 0065-0660-10

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Iopidine is a medication used to treat or prevent high pressure inside the eye that may occur during and after laser eye surgery. Marketed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 0065-0660 and is authorized under FDA application NDA019779.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0065-0660-10
Package Description
12 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 POUCH / .1 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE
Product Code
0065-0660
11-Digit Billing Format
00065066010
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Iopidine
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat or prevent high pressure inside the eye that may occur during and after laser eye surgery. Decreasing high pressure inside the eye may help to prevent decreased vision or blindness in the eye treated by laser surgery. Apraclonidine is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA019779
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
05-15-1988
Listing Expiration
12-31-2022
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0065-0660-10 identifies a specific commercial package of 12 pouch in 1 carton / 2 vial, single-use in 1 pouch / .1 ml in 1 vial, single-use of Iopidine, labeled by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.. 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 Alcon Laboratories, Inc. on May 15, 1988. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2022.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat or prevent high pressure inside the eye that may occur during and after laser eye surgery. Decreasing high pressure inside the eye may help to prevent decreased vision or blindness in the eye treated by laser surgery. Apraclonidine is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye.

How is this Alcon Laboratories, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00065066010. 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)
0065-0660-10
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00065-0660-10

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